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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Manna
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| 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 | 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#81461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bombers dropping parcels with woman waving handkerchief, with windmill in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE WORLD AT WAR
OPERATION MANNA
1 CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Operation Manna) 1999 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Operation Manna, a humanitarian operation that took place in 1945 during World War II. The operation involved the distribution of food and other supplies to the civilian population in the Netherlands, which was suffering from severe famine and shortages due to the war. The coin's design features an image of a Lancaster bomber, which was used in the operation, along with the inscription "Operation Manna 1945-1995" and the coat of arms of Gibraltar. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item that serves as a reminder of the important role that Gibraltar played in this significant historical event.
