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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Marilyn Monroe
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| 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 | 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#80047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Portrait of Marilyn Monroe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 1985 · CENTENARY OF THE CINEMA · 1995 ·
MARILYN MUNROE
1926 1962
1
CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two iconic figures: Queen Elizabeth II on one side and Marilyn Monroe on the other. This coin was issued as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe, who was a famous American actress and model, and it is a rare example of a coin that combines royalty and popular culture.
