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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Una and the Lion
1997 year| Gold (.9999) | 6.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GIP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#368800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Queen Victoria and lion left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA REGIA GIBRALTARICA
Au. 999·9
MCMXCVII
ONE SOVEREIGN
Designer: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1997 Gibraltar Una and the Lion 1 Sovereign coin is a unique and rare coin that features a design of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the mythical Una and the Lion on the other. The coin is made of 99.99% gold and weighs 6.22 grams. It is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. The Una and the Lion design is based on a famous painting by artist William Wyon, and it is said to represent the bond between the Queen and her people. The coin's rarity and unique design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
