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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Long Jumper and Kangaroo
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 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 | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#80136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Long jumper with Kangaroo behind
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUMMER OLYMPICS · SYDNEY
2000
1
CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1999 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Long Jumper and Kangaroo) is unique in that it has a kangaroo privy mark, which is a small image of a kangaroo etched into the coin's surface. This privy mark was added to commemorate the year 2000, which was declared the "Year of the Kangaroo" in Gibraltar. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists and those interested in unique coin designs.
