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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Homo Habilis
| Issuer | Gibraltar Government |
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| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed, naturalistic depiction of Homo habilis, shown crouching in three-quarter view at centre, grasping a primitive stone tool in both hands, with additional knapped flint stones rendered in the upper right field. The inscription FIRST STONE TOOLS appears beside the tools in the mid-field. The arc legend EVOLUTION OF MANKIND runs along the upper periphery, while a recessed rectangular cartouche in the lower field bears the inscription HOMO HABILIS 2,000,000 YEARS between two horizontal rules. The denomination 1 CROWN is inscribed along the lower border. A continuous beaded border encircles the entire design. |
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| Reverse lettering | EVOLUTION OF MANKIND FIRST STONE TOOLS HOMO HABILIS 2,000,000 YEARS 1 CROWN |
| Edge | Reeded |
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