1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Lost At Sea 1939-1945, HMT Awatea - Gold Plated) 2016 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Lost At Sea 1939-1945, HMT Awatea - Gold Plated) 2016 back
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Lost At Sea 1939-1945, HMT Awatea - Gold Plated

2016 year
Gold plated copper-nickel 25 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
1 Crown
Currency
Crown (1978-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#174907
Rarity index
97%

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Obverse: features an official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse: HMT Awatea.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 75th anniversary of the loss of the HMS Awatea, a New Zealand ship that was sunk during World War II. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with an image of the HMS Awatea and the inscription "Lost At Sea 1939-1945." The use of gold plating on the copper-nickel coin gives it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  9999 - - - - - -

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