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2.8 ECUs - Elizabeth II 1000 Years of Austria
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.1 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 2.8 ECUs |
| Currency | ECU (1990-1996) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#44351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
AUSTRIAN KNIGHT SURROUNDED BY 9 ESCUTCHEONS
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1996
2·8 ECUS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate 1000 years of Austria's history, yet it was issued by Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory. This highlights the complex history and cultural exchange between European nations, and how numismatics can reflect these relationships.
