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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Half Penny
2021 year| Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated 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#356113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The sailing ship motif that adorned the Half Penny from 1953 to 1967
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAIN'S LAST PRE-DECIMAL COINAGE
HALF PENNY
£SD
1971-2021
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Part of a series of coins commemorating 50 years since the United Kingdom changed to a decimal system9 coins in total.
Farthing (¼d), Half Penny (½d), Penny (1d), Three Pence (3d), Six Pence (6d), English Shilling (1/-), Scottish Shilling (1/-), Two Shillings (2/-) or (Florin) & Half Crown (2/6)
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Half Penny) 2021 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is unique in that it is a non-circulating coin made of gold (.999) plated copper-nickel, which gives it a distinctive look and value.
