1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Lord Buddha; Silver Proof) 1996 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Lord Buddha; Silver Proof) 1996 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Lord Buddha; Silver Proof) 1996 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha; Silver Proof

1996 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#367416
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lord Buddha seated facing

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LORD BUDDHA
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1996 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Lord Buddha; Silver Proof) coin is that it features an image of Lord Buddha on one side, which is a unique departure from the typical depiction of Queen Elizabeth II on British coins. This coin was issued to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the birth of Lord Buddha, and its design was inspired by the famous statue of Lord Buddha at the Ajanta Caves in India.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  15000 - - - - - -

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