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1 Crown - Elizabeth II In Flanders Fields; Gold Plated - coloured poppies
2014 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 | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#262246 |
|---|---|
| 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 coloured 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique colorized design, with gold-plated poppies on a red background, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. The poppies are a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the colorized design adds a striking visual element to the coin.
