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5 Crowns - Elizabeth II D-Day - Sir Bertram H. Ramsay
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 5 Crowns |
| Currency | Crown (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Bust of Sir Bertram Ramsay with ships and flag in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D-DAY 6 JUNE '44
LB
SIR BERTRAM H.
RAMSAY
50th ANNIVERSARY·NORMANDY LANDINGS·1944-1994
Engraver: Luigi Senerchia Badia
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to 20 Crowns KM#220Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a portrait of Sir Bertram H. Ramsay, a British admiral who played a crucial role in planning and executing the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin was issued in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day, and its design was created by sculptor and engraver, John M. L. Mills.
