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1 Crown - Elizabeth II England Expects - Signal Flags
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#229803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sailor raising flag
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (England Expects - Signal Flags) 2005 coin from Gibraltar is that it features a unique design that incorporates signal flags into the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The signal flags are arranged in a pattern that spells out the phrase "England Expects," which is a reference to a famous signal sent by Lord Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The use of signal flags in the design adds a distinctive touch to the coin and makes it stand out from other coins featuring the Queen's portrait.
