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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Fairey Swordfish
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#264550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fairey Swordfish
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATION
FAIREY SWORDFISH
FLY NAVY
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Fairey Swordfish, featured on the 2009 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin, was a British biplane torpedo bomber that played a significant role in World War II, particularly during the Battle of the Atlantic. It was known for its ability to carry a torpedo and for its durability, earning the nickname "the stringbag" due to its open-frame construction. The coin's design honors the aircraft's contribution to the war effort and its importance in aviation history.
