1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Platypus and Sailing Yachts; Silver Proof) 1999 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Platypus and Sailing Yachts; Silver Proof) 1999 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Platypus and Sailing Yachts; Silver Proof) 1999 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Platypus and Sailing Yachts; Silver Proof

1999 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 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
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#388869
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Platypus with Yachts and Sydney Opera House in background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SUMMER OLYMPICS · SYDNEY
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1999 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Platypus and Sailing Yachts; Silver Proof) is that it has a unique platypus design on one side, which is not commonly found on coins. The platypus is a duck-billed, egg-laying mammal native to Australia, and its appearance on this coin adds a touch of whimsy and uniqueness to the design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Platypus and Sailing Yachts; Silver Proof) 1999 coin.