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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Gunnerside
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| 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#229363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OPERATION GUNNERSIDE
ONE CROWN
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Operation Gunnerside) 2004 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) features a unique design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of Operation Gunnerside, a World War II operation in which a team of British commandos were sent to destroy the German heavy water facility in Norway. The coin's design includes an image of the operation's leader, Joachim Rønneberg, and the team's insignia. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.
