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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Player kicking ball
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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#80133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Player taking corner kick over partial map of Europe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD CUP FRANCE 1998
1 CROWN
Translation:
WORLD CUP
FRANCE 1998
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Player kicking ball) is a unique collector's item due to its unusual design, which depicts the Queen in a dynamic pose, kicking a soccer ball. This design was created to commemorate the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was held in France. The coin's design is a departure from the traditional depictions of the Queen in a formal, static pose, making it stand out among other coins featuring the monarch.
