1 Crown - Elizabeth II (VE Day) 2005 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (VE Day) 2005 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (VE Day) 2005 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II VE Day

2005 year
Copper-nickel 25 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Nightingale Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
1 Crown
Currency
Crown (1978-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#83921
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY
1945-2005 VE
ONE CROWN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), which marked the end of World War II in Europe. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscription "VE DAY 1945-2005" and the mint year "2005". The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.