© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Off to War
2014 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 26 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#414605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldiers marching to war with painted union flag below.
Lettering:
KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING
1914 - 1918
OFF TO WAR
ONE CROWN
Edge
Finely milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Off to War" coin is that it was issued to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of World War I, and features an image of King George V, who reigned during the war, on the obverse, and a depiction of soldiers marching off to war on the reverse.
