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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Menin Gate Memorial
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#229592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The Menin Gate Memorial coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that commemorates the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I. The coin's design depicts the Menin Gate Memorial, a monument located in Ypres, Belgium, which honors the soldiers who died during the war. The coin's design also includes an inscription of the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. This coin is a meaningful tribute to the sacrifices made during World War I and serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and remembrance.
