1 Crown - Elizabeth II H.M.A.S. Waterhen; Silver Proof
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#259096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
WWII Warship HMAS Waterhen
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CROWN
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
H.M.A.S. WATERHEN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Launched on 26th March 1918 HMAS Waterhen was one of the most formidable destroyers in the Australian Royal Navy. Weighing in at 1,100 tons and bristling with firepower, the Waterhen packed 4 massive 4ft. guns and boasted 5 smaller guns with G 21 inch tubes. Throughout 1941 HMAS Waterhen had helped to keep open the lifeline of supplies to Tobruk. Under the command of Lieutenant Commander J. H. Swain, she was ferrying troops when she was attacked and disabled between 20:05 and 20:29 by German aircraft off Sidibarani in the Eastern Mediterra- nean on 30th June 1941. Whilst being towed to safety by another vessel in the fleet - The Defender - the Waterhen capsized and sunk. But although there were 134 people on board when The Waterhen was this battle-hardened bombed,
campaigner of the Australian Royal Navy went down without a single casualty.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1993 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (H.M.A.S. Waterhen; Silver Proof) coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a representation of the H.M.A.S. Waterhen, a Royal Australian Navy destroyer, on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, which took place during World War II. The coin's design is particularly noteworthy because it highlights the historical connection between Gibraltar and the British military, as well as the importance of the naval forces in the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (H.M.A.S. Waterhen; Silver Proof) 1993 coin.
