1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II (Australopithecus, Lucy) 1998 front 1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II (Australopithecus, Lucy) 1998 back
1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II (Australopithecus, Lucy) 1998 photo
© Pobjoy Mint Ltd.

1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II Australopithecus, Lucy

1998 year
Gold (.9999) 1.24 g 13.92 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
1⁄25 Crown (0.01)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
1.24 g
Diameter
13.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#374247
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Upright figure left, brain depiction at left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EVOLUTION OF MANKIND
3.000.000
YEARS
LUCY
AUSTRALOPITHECUS AFARENSIS
1/25
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1998 Gibraltar 1/25 Crown coin featuring Australopithecus, also known as "Lucy," is made of 99.99% gold and weighs 1.24 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998 PM 15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II (Australopithecus, Lucy) 1998 coin.