1 Pound - Elizabeth II 1967 Referendum Anniversary
2017 year| Nickel brass | 9.50 g | 22.50 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GIP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.50 g |
| Diameter | 22.50 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#145884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
The coat of arms of the Government of Gibraltar which combines that of Her Majesty’s Government and Gibraltar’s own coat of arms. HM Government of Gibraltar coat of arms consists of a quartered shield of which the first and fourth quarters show the passant guardian lions of England. The second quarter features the rampant lion and double treasure Flory counterflory of Scotland and in the third a harp for Ireland. The crest is a guardian lion wearing the St Edward’s Crown and the dexter supporter is a likewise crowned English lion. The sinister is a Scottish unicorn. Gibraltar coat of arms consists of an escutcheon and a three-towered castle under which hangs a golden key.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFERENDUM
- ONE POUND -
DIEU ET MON DROIT
Translation: DIEU ET MON DROIT = God and My Right
Edge
Alternating plain and reeded sections (3 each)
Comment
This £1 coin was released in 2017 to commemorate 50 years since the 1967 Referendum for the people of Gibraltar to determine whether they wished to pass under Spanish sovereignty in accordance with the terms proposed by the Spanish Government to Her Majesty’s Government on 18 May 1966. Or to voluntarily retain the link with Britain, with democratic local institutions and with Britain retaining its existing responsibilities.The Referendum took place on 10 September 1967. On a turnout of 95.8%, 12,138 people voted to remain British and only 44 voted for Gibraltar to become a part of Spain. This was the first time that the Gibraltarians had been given the choice and encouraged to exercise it. They spoke with devastating clarity.
This Gibraltar 1 pound coin has a slight variation of the UK Royal Coat of Arms on its reverse. Where the UK version has a Rose, Thistle, Shamrock & Leek underneath the Shield this Gibraltar version of the Coat of Arms has a Fortress. According to legend the Scottish unicorn is a dangerous beast therefore the heraldic unicorn is chained. The significance of the keys is that they have come to symbolise the possession of the Fortress by Great Britain since the capture of The Rock in 1704.
The mintark is to the bottom left of the shield of arms.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (1967 Referendum Anniversary) 2017 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is a unique commemorative coin that was issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Gibraltar referendum, in which the people of Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly to remain a British territory. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the Gibraltar coat of arms on the other, and its nickel brass composition gives it a distinctive golden color. It's a rare and collectible coin that's a great addition to any coin collection!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 2017 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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