1 Crown - Elizabeth II H.M.S. Ark Royal; 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#264748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
WWII Warship HMS Ark Royal
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CROWN
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
H.M.S. ARK ROYAL
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The career of HMS Ark Royal was short but very active. Launched on the 13th of April 1939, HMS Ark Royal was the third ship to bear the same name. With a speed of 32 knots, she was one of the fastest aircraft carriers of its class and the 800ft flight deck would accommodate torpedo carrying Swordfish biplanes and Skua fighter planes. HMS Ark Royal saw action in almost every sea in the world, and notably provided crucial support to the convoys braving the perilous Mediterranean routes between Malta and Gibraltar. It was one such mission, some 30 miles from Gibraltar, where she received the punishing blows from two torpedoes that would eventually lead her 1,000 fathoms down to the bottem of the sea in 1941. It was one of Ark Royal's skilled pilots who maneged to set the steering gear of the German battleship Bismark out of action and so set the scene for that vessel's eventual destruction.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a representation of the HMS Ark Royal on the other. The HMS Ark Royal was a British aircraft carrier that was in service from 1955 to 1980, and this coin was issued to commemorate its service. The coin's design is particularly noteworthy because it incorporates both a traditional portrait of the Queen and a modern depiction of a military vessel, making it a distinctive and collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 PM | 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.S. Ark Royal; Silver Proof) 1993 coin.
