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1 Royal - Elizabeth II 4 Cherub Angels
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Royal |
| Currency | Royal (1991-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#81468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Winged heads of four Cherubs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
ROYAL
Designer: Joshua Reynolds
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1999 Gibraltar 1 Royal coin featuring Elizabeth II with 4 Cherub Angels is a unique and interesting coin due to its design. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the four cherub angels from the biblical book of Ezekiel, surrounding the Queen's effigy. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Raphael Maklouf, and is considered a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.
