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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Defending Our Skies
| Issuer | Government of Gibraltar |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the fifth definitive portrait by Jody Clark, depicting the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem. The legend ELIZABETH II · D·G·REGINA·GIBRALTAR encircles the upper field, with the date 2018 positioned to the lower right. The denomination ONE CROWN appears along the lower periphery, flanked by decorative stops. The portrait is rendered in fine relief with detailed treatment of the crown and facial features characteristic of Clark's contemporary coinage style. |
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| Reverse description | Central design featuring four portrait busts of Royal Air Force aviators arranged at the cardinal points around a crossed pair of propeller blades, evoking the spirit of RAF service across a century. The figures, dressed in period flying gear and uniforms, represent the diversity and dedication of RAF personnel. The arc legend ROYAL AIR FORCE is inscribed across the upper field, with 100 YEARS positioned along the lower margin. The dates 1918–2018 appear to the right, commemorating the centenary of the Royal Air Force. The overall composition is bold and emblematic, executed in crisp relief against a flat field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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