1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Operation Heavywater) 1999 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Operation Heavywater) 1999 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Operation Heavywater) 1999 photo

1 Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater

1999 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.8 mm
Thickness
2.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#334332
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Military skier

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE WORLD AT WAR
OPERATION HEAVYWATER
1 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Operation Heavywater coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Operation Heavywater, a World War II operation in which Norwegian commandos sabotaged a Nazi heavy water production facility in Norway. The coin's design includes an image of the facility and the commandos, as well as an inscription that reads "Operation Heavywater 1943-1993." This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for those interested in military history or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  - - - - - -

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