© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
1 Crown - Elizabeth II The End of the War-VE Day
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#120760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Winston Churchill at St. Paul's Cathedral War's end service, colored poppy below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE END OF THE WAR-VE DAY
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The End of the War-VE Day) 2005 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) features a unique design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, with the inscription "The End of the War - VE Day" above her head. The obverse side features the standard design for Gibraltar coins, with the coat of arms of Gibraltar and the words "Gibraltar - British Overseas Territory" inscribed around the edge. This coin is interesting because it serves as a reminder of the significant role that Gibraltar played in World War II. The territory was a strategic location for the Allies, providing a base for military operations in the Mediterranean and North Africa. The coin's design and the event it commemorates make it a meaningful collector's item for anyone interested in military history or the history of Gibraltar.
