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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Shackleton
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#229409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERNEST SHACKLETON 1874-1922
HMS
Endurance
ONE CROWN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates Sir Ernest Shackleton, a British explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and is known for his heroic rescue of his crew after his ship, the Endurance, was trapped and crushed by pack ice in 1915. The coin's design features a portrait of Shackleton and an image of the Endurance, highlighting his bravery and leadership in the face of extreme adversity.
