5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Apollo 11 - Raising flag) 1993 front 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Apollo 11 - Raising flag) 1993 back
5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Apollo 11 - Raising flag) 1993 photo

5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Apollo 11 - Raising flag

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
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#194721
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Astronauts raising flag on moon.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
APOLLO 11
LB
25th ANNIVERSARY 1969-1994

Engraver: Luigi Senerchia Badia

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, showing Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin raising the American flag on the lunar surface.