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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Platypus and Sailing Yachts
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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#80137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Platypus with Yachts and Sydney Opera House in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUMMER OLYMPICS · SYDNEY
1
CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of designs, with the platypus and sailing yachts on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This coin is a great example of how coins can showcase a country's culture, history, and wildlife, while also serving as a symbol of national identity.
