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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 | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#7620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Partial tunnels connecting England and France, Euro train emerging, "Gibraltar" below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EUROTUNNEL
ENGLAND
FRANCE
Le Shuttle
2·8 ECUS
GIBRALTAR
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#478 and KM#1062 are similar-looking coins; however, the bases of the queen's busts are shaped differently.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 logo on one side, and the coat of arms of Gibraltar on the other. 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.
