1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Battle of the Atlantic
2016 year| Gold (.916) | 7.98 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | The London Mint Office |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GIP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#400299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
US built Liberty Ship surrounded either by British Flags
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC
1939 - 1945
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Merchant Navy is often referred to as the ‘Fourth Service’, but it has also become the forgotten service, with the huge contribution of the merchant fleet during the war too often overlooked and undervalued. The thousands of merchant seafarers who made up the ‘Fourth Service’ during the war are our ‘unsung heroes’ – their heroism and the sacrifices largely unreported and uncelebrated. Struck to Proof quality, in 22 carat Gold, this set of four gold coins is minted in honour and remembrance of all those who served in Britain’s Merchant Navy during the war years. Comprising the full family of gold sovereigns – a double, a full, a half and a quarter Gold Sovereign – only 100 of these sets are being issued worldwide.
Approved by Buckingham Palace and officially endorsed by the Merchant Navy Association, the reverse design features a beautiful depiction of one of the U.S. built Liberty Ships that helped change the face of the war. The obverse also holds the Official Battle of the Atlantic Merchant Navy Association Anchor privy mark
Interesting fact
The 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Battle of the Atlantic) 2016 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is a unique and interesting coin due to its historical significance. The coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, a major naval battle during World War II. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a naval battle on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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