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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sopwith Pup
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.6 g | 38.6 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 | 28.6 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#70239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two biews of airplane
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATION
SOPWITH PUP
FLY NAVY
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued in a coin cover with a matching stamp from British Ocean TerritoryInteresting fact
The Sopwith Pup depicted on the 2009 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin was a British single-seat biplane fighter aircraft that was introduced in 1916 and was known for its speed and maneuverability. It was one of the first aircraft to be used by the Royal Flying Corps, the predecessor to the Royal Air Force.
