1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Westland Whirlwind) 2009 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Westland Whirlwind) 2009 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Westland Whirlwind) 2009 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Westland Whirlwind

2009 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#323983
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Westland Whirlwind

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATION
FLY NAVY
WESTLAND WHIRLWIND
ONE CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Westland Whirlwind) 2009 coin from Gibraltar features a unique design, showcasing the Westland Whirlwind, a British twin-engine fighter aircraft that played a significant role during World War II. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors.