40 ECUs - Elizabeth II (Europa sowing seeds) 1995 front 40 ECUs - Elizabeth II (Europa sowing seeds) 1995 back
40 ECUs - Elizabeth II (Europa sowing seeds) 1995 photo
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40 ECUs - Elizabeth II Europa sowing seeds

1995 year
Platinum (.995) 3.11 g 17.95 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1995
Value
40 ECUs
Currency
ECU (1990-1996)
Composition
Platinum (.995)
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
17.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#343575
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Europa, sowing the seeds of European co-operation.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
40
ECUS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II, depicting her as Europa, the mythological figure known for sowing seeds. This design was created by the artist, John M. L. Mills, and it is one of the few instances where the Queen's image has been used in a commemorative coin in this way.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 PM 1500 - - - - - -

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