1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother; Silver Proof) 1980 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother; Silver Proof) 1980 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother; Silver Proof) 1980 photo

1 Crown - Elizabeth II Queen Mother; Silver Proof

1980 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#69161
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Bust of Queen Mother facing left, rock of Gibraltar and Strait of Gibraltar in background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
80TH BIRTHDAY OF H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
ONE CROWN

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Limit: 25,000

This coin was issued in a 7-coin Silver Proof Set which comprised of crown sized coins from the following countries: Falkland Islands, Guernsey, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha, Tuvalu and United Kingdom

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1980 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother; Silver Proof) coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor and engraver, Raphael Maklouf. The portrait was specifically created for this coin and is not found on any other coins or currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  25000 - - - - - -

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 (Queen Mother; Silver Proof) 1980 coin.