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2.8 ECUs - Elizabeth II Ariane Space Programme
1993 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 2.8 ECUs |
| Currency | ECU (1990-1996) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#36860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Ariane rocket with Earth in the background, globe is surrounded by 12 stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARIANE • EUROPEAN SPACE PROGRAM
2·8
ECUS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the Ariane Space Programme, which was a European space programme that aimed to develop a family of launch vehicles for commercial and institutional missions. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the programme's logo and the words "Ariane Space Programme" written in English and French. This coin was issued in 1993 by the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, and it has a face value of 2.8 ECUs (European Currency Units).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2.8 ECUs - Elizabeth II (Ariane Space Programme) 1993 coin.
