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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#80077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Portrait of General Dwight D. Eisenhower with map, soldiers and landing craft behind in partial wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE WORLD AT WAR
OPERATION TORCH
GIBRALTAR
GEN. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II and General Dwight D. Eisenhower was part of a special commemorative series honoring the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and General Eisenhower on the other, along with the inscription "D-Day 6th June 1944" and the coat of arms of Gibraltar. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the significant role that Gibraltar played in the war effort.
