1 Crown - Elizabeth II First Man on the Moon - Return journey
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| 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#166185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Space capsule recovery in the Pacific Ocean.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25 ͭ ͪ ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the first manned moon landing, which was accomplished by NASA's Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The reverse of the coin features an image of the Apollo 11 spacecraft, along with the words "First Man on the Moon - Return Journey" and the dates "1969-1994." The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the time the coin was issued.
