1 Crown - Elizabeth II (World Cup - Referee) 1990 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (World Cup - Referee) 1990 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (World Cup - Referee) 1990 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II World Cup - Referee

1990 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
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
References
Numista
N#54278
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Italian flag, soccer referee and globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WORLD CUP ITALY 1990
1 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Part of a set of six coins for the 1990 world cup

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1990 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (World Cup - Referee) is that it was issued to commemorate the 1990 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Italy. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a referee blowing a whistle on the other, surrounded by the words "World Cup - Referee." This coin is a unique and collectible item for soccer fans and coin collectors alike.