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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Shag Birds
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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#79883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Two birds on land and one flying
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRESERVE PLANET EARTH
1
CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1996 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Shag Birds) is unique in that it depicts the monarch wearing a crown made of shag birds, which are small seabirds that are native to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. This design was created by local artist, John Trudgian, and was only produced for a limited time, making it a rare and collectible coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Shag Birds) 1996 coin.
