1 Crown - Elizabeth II HM Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee “A Constant”
1 Crown - Elizabeth II HM Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee “A Constant”
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Issuer
Gibraltar
Year
2022
Type
Non-circulating coin
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Bimetallic
Weight
28.28 g
Dimensions
38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
The obverse depicts the 2022 Raphael Maklouf Queen Elizabeth II effigy with Latin inscription: ELIZABETH II.D.G.REGINA.GIBRALTAR, which translates to `Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen of Gibraltar`, and includes the denominational value and the year in which the coin is struck.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
Latin inscription:
ELIZABETH II.D.G.REGINA.GIBRALTAR (Translation: `Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen of Gibraltar`,)
Reverse description
The first photograph on the coin shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il`s 1957 Christmas Broadcast. This was an historic event as it was the first time that the British monarch`s Christmas speech was televised. It was also the 25th anniversary of the first Christmas Broadcast on the radio by Her Majesty`s grandfather, the late King George V. The photograph at the bottom of the coin shows Her Majesty giving her historic coronavirus speech, 75 years on from VE Day. She referred to the lyrics that gave comfort to millions during the Second World War, once again providing that glimmer of light to the nation - We will meet again. The photographs are divided by a sceptre entwined with sprigs of oak inspired by the House of Windsor Crest, with St Edward`s crown, the official coronation crown featured at both ends and the shield of the Royal Coat of Arms in the centre.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
The inscription reads *I declare
before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short
shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great
imperial family to which we all belong`.