1 Crown - Elizabeth II J. Robert Oppenheimer
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#195857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bust at right looking left, B-29 and mushroom cloud
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE WORLD AT WAR
THE ATOMIC BOMBS
J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American physicist who played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. This coin was issued in 1999 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first atomic bomb test, which took place in 1949. The coin's design highlights Oppenheimer's contributions to science and his legacy in the field of physics.
