1 Crown - Elizabeth II First Man on the Moon - Wernher von Braun
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#149608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Dr. Wernher von Braun with model of shuttle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25 ͭ ͪ ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON
DR. WERNHER VON BRAUN
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Wernher von Braun, a German-born physicist and engineer who played a crucial role in the development of the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed the first humans on the moon in 1969. Von Braun's contributions to space exploration are widely recognized, and his image on this coin is a unique tribute to his achievements.
