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1 Crown - Elizabeth II RAF SE5a
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#80266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Side and top views of RAF SE5a
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
RAF SE5a
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (RAF SE5a) 2008 coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. The coin's reverse side depicts an image of an RAF SE5a biplane, a historic aircraft that played a significant role in the early years of the RAF. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in aviation history or numismatics.
