1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Theory of evolution) 1998 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Theory of evolution) 1998 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Theory of evolution) 1998 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Theory of evolution

1998 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.8 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#258116
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pictorial representation of theory of evolution, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EVOLUTION OF MANKIND
HUMAN
HOMIND
HOMINOID
HIGHER PRIMATE
PRIMATE
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Charles Darwin on the reverse side, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the publication of his groundbreaking book "On the Origin of Species" in 1859.