1 crown - Elizabeth II HM Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee “A lifetime of Service”
2022 year| Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | The London Mint Office |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#338552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The photograph featured on the coin's left side shows Princess Elizabeth training as a mechanic in the
Second World War. Her Majesty is the only British Royal Family member to have served in the Second World
War and also the only living monarch in the world to have served.
The photograph on the right side of the coin shows Queen Elizabeth Il at the Cenotaph for a wreath laying
ceremony during the Remembrance Sunday. Each and every year she honours those who lost their lives in the
war never forgetting the great sacrifice that they made for their country, having witnessed the loss and grief of a
nation first-hand herself.
The photographs are divided by a sceptre entwined with sprigs of oak inspired by the House of Windsor Crest,
with St Edward's crown, the official coronation crown featured at both ends and the shield of the Royal Coat of
Arms in the centre. The inscription taken from Princess Elizabeth's speech in 1947 as she dedicated her life to the service of the Commonwealth.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short
shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Designer: Raphael David Maklouf
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique design that features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Queen's cypher, which is her personal monogram, on the other side. The cypher is surrounded by the words "A Lifetime of Service" and the years of her reign, 1952-2022, to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee. This design is special because it highlights the Queen's dedication to her role and her commitment to serving her country and the Commonwealth for over 70 years.
