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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Island Games
| Issuer | Government of Gibraltar |
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| Year | 1995 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the third portrait by Raphael David Maklouf, depicting the Queen wearing the State Crown, a pearl drop earring, and a pearl necklace. The truncation of the bust is draped. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the left field, and GIBRALTAR · 1995 arcs along the right field. The initials RDM appear below the truncation, with PM denoting the Pobjoy Mint. The design is rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished field. |
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| Reverse description | Central composition featuring the Gibraltar Island Games coat of arms shield, flanked by a dynamic arrangement of multiple athletes in relief representing various sporting disciplines, including archery, weightlifting, javelin throwing, swimming, cycling, and gymnastics among others. The figures surround the central shield in a vigorous, action-filled tableau. The legend ISLAND GAMES arcs along the upper left field and GIBRALTAR along the upper right field. The denomination 1 CROWN appears in the lower exergue, separated by two raised dots. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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