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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Supermarine Scimitar
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#70241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
2 views of the Airplane
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 Years of naval Aviation
Supermarine Scimitar
Fly Navy
One Crown
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued in coin cover with matching stamp from British Indian Ocean TerritoryInteresting fact
The Supermarine Scimitar depicted on the 2009 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin was a British naval fighter aircraft used during the 1950s and 1960s, known for its distinctive "butterfly" tail design and its ability to carry weapons, including rockets and bombs.
