Obverse © coinman1 (CC BY) – Reverse © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Obverse © coinman1 (CC BY) – Reverse © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
1 Crown - Elizabeth II World Cup - Ball at head
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#54279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Ball at head
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD CUP ITALY 1990
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1990 Gibraltar World Cup Ball at Head 1 Crown coin features a unique design, with a soccer ball depicted at the top of the coin, surrounded by the Queen's crown. This coin was issued to commemorate the 1990 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Italy. The coin's design is a nod to the iconic image of a soccer player heading the ball, and it's a great collector's item for soccer fans and coin collectors alike.
