70 ECUs - Elizabeth II (Eurotunnel) 1993 front 70 ECUs - Elizabeth II (Eurotunnel) 1993 back
70 ECUs - Elizabeth II (Eurotunnel) 1993 photo
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70 ECUs - Elizabeth II Eurotunnel

1993 year
Gold (.9999) 6.22 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1993
Value
70 ECUs
Currency
ECU (1990-1996)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
6.22 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#343605
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Partial tunnels connecting England and France, Euro train emerging, "Gibraltar" below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EUROTUNNEL
ENGLAND
FRANCE
70 ECUS
GIBRALTAR

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate 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 on one side and the Eurotunnel on the other. It was minted in 1993 and has a face value of 70 ECUs (European Currency Units), which is equivalent to about £55 today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993 PM 2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 70 ECUs - Elizabeth II (Eurotunnel) 1993 coin.