5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Apollo 11 - Ocean recovery) 1993 front 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Apollo 11 - Ocean recovery) 1993 back
5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Apollo 11 - Ocean recovery) 1993 photo

5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Apollo 11 - Ocean recovery

1993 year
Copper-nickel 26.36 g 39.24 mm
Description
Issuer
Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
5 Crowns
Currency
Crown (1969-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
26.36 g
Diameter
39.24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#194719
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Ocean recovery

Script: Latin

Lettering:
APOLLO 11
LB
25th ANNIVERSARY 1969-1994

Engraver: Luigi Senerchia Badia

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Apollo 11 - Ocean recovery) 1993 coin from Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) features a unique design that commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, with an image of the astronauts in the ocean after their recovery.