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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Swimmer and Koala
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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#80138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Swimmer with Koala on branch above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUMMER OLYMPICS · SYDNEY
2000
1
CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1999 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Swimmer and Koala) is unique in that it depicts the Queen in a swimsuit, which is a departure from the traditional formal attire seen on most coins bearing her image.
