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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Neanderthal Skull - Type 1
| Issuer | Gibraltar |
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| Year | 2005-2011 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR 2009 RDM |
| Reverse description | A right-facing Neanderthal skull, rendered in high relief at centre, commemorating the 1848 discovery of the Forbes' Quarry specimen in Gibraltar. The denomination 'ONE POUND' curves prominently along the upper periphery in bold incuse lettering. Below the skull, a three-line commemorative inscription in italic lettering reads 'DISCOVERY OF NEANDERTHAL SKULL IN GIBRALTAR 1848', with the date of discovery anchoring the base of the design. A continuous beaded border encircles the entire reverse field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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