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1/5 Crown - Elizabeth II 2002 FIFA World Cup - Challenge
| Issuer | Gibraltar Government |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Weight | 6.22 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Two association football players are depicted in vigorous action within a recessed oval field at centre, one player challenging the other in a physical contest for possession, with a football visible to the right. The scene is rendered in detailed relief, conveying dynamic movement. The curved legend 'WORLD CUP JAPAN & KOREA 2002' arcs around the upper border, while the Pobjoy Mint mark 'PM' appears at lower left and the fineness designation 'Au. 999.9' at lower right. The denomination '1/5 CROWN' is inscribed along the lower border. |
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Gibraltar's FIFA licensing deal in the early 2000s produced an almost bewildering volume of commemorative gold and silver issues — the 2002 Korea/Japan tournament alone generated dozens of distinct pieces from the territory. The 1/5 Crown denomination was Gibraltar's workhorse format for fractional gold at this period, sized to catch buyers seeking sub-sovereign gold at accessible price points.
FIFA's formal relationship with Gibraltar as a licensing partner predates Gibraltar's full FIFA membership, which wasn't granted until 2016 after years of political resistance from Spain.