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© Yurek70
1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Common Ancestry of Ape and Man
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#258114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Human and primate mothers with young
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EVOLUTION OF MANKIND
D.N.A.
THE
COMMON
ANCESTRY
OF APE AND
MAN
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The design of the coin features a unique depiction of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a representation of the evolution of man and apes, symbolizing the common ancestry between humans and primates. The design was created by the renowned British sculptor and coin designer, John M. L. Mills.
