© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Blitz
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#161962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Firefighters in action after air raid
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE WORLD AT WAR
THE BLITZ
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1999 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin commemorating the Blitz features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a scene depicting the destruction caused by the Blitz on the other. The Blitz was a series of bombing raids carried out by the German Air Force on British cities during World War II, including Gibraltar, which was a British Overseas Territory at the time. The coin's design serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the people of Gibraltar during the war.
