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1 Crown - Elizabeth II In Flanders Fields
2014 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#262244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Poem entitled ‘In Flanders Fields’ written by Lieutenant John McCrae, a Canadian physician. The coin depicts the first verse of the poem; it also contains silhouettes of three soldiers and two poppies. The inscription includes “WWI CENTENARY”
above, “1914-1918” and the value of the coin below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WWI CENTENARY
1914-1918
ONE CROWN
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (In Flanders Fields) 2014 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) features a poppy on its reverse side, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope. The poppy is often associated with the poem "In Flanders Fields," which was written by John McCrae during World War I. The poem speaks of the poppies that grew over the graves of fallen soldiers, and how they will forever be a reminder of the sacrifices made during war. The coin's design serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring those who have served and sacrificed for their country.
