1 Crown - Elizabeth II State Visit to France; Silver Proof
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#397864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Queen Mother seated, wearing large feathered hat during state visit to France in 1938
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1938
STATE VISIT TO FRANCE
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's state visit to France in 2000, and it features a unique design that showcases the strong diplomatic relations between the two countries. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a joint effigy of the Queen and French President Jacques Chirac, surrounded by symbols of the two nations' shared history and culture. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of British and French history.
