2.8 ECUs - Elizabeth II Eurotunnel
1993 year| Copper-nickel | 28.3 g | 39.8 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 | 28.3 g |
| Diameter | 39.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#192221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Train exiting tunnel
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EUROTUNNEL-ENGLAND-FRANCE
2.8 ECUS-GIBRALTAR
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#478 is for the coin with couped portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, when the KM# is with uncouped portrait.
Photos of KM#478 can be find here.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the opening of the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Eurotunnel, which connects England and France. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II and the Eurotunnel tunnel bores on its reverse side. This coin was issued in 1993, the year the tunnel was opened to passenger traffic.
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 (Eurotunnel) 1993 coin.
