The first crown piece since decimalisation has been struck for Gibraltar and issued today. – Vintage Photograph

On the 4th of January 1972, the Royal Mint issued the first crown piece since decimalisation for Gibraltar. The crowns feature a portrait of the Queen by Arnold Machin on the obverse, and one of Gibraltar’s Barbary apes on the reverse. Mr David Spink, Chairman of Spink and Son, world agents for the issue, noted that indigenous animals are often used for modern coins, making the Barbary ape an obvious choice for Gibraltar.On the 4th of January 1972, the Royal Mint issued the first crown piece since decimalisation for Gibraltar. The crowns feature a portrait of the Queen by Arnold Machin on the obverse, and one of Gibraltar’s Barbary apes on the reverse. Mr David Spink, Chairman of Spink and Son, world agents for the issue, noted that indigenous animals are often used for modern coins, making the Barbary ape an obvious choice for Gibraltar.

Dimensions: 18.6 x 22.7 cm

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London. Jan Crown piece the Royal Mint and issted today Queen by Arnold Machin on the obverse. One of Gibraltar’s Barbary apes is on reverse. Mr David Spink, Chairman of Spink and Son, world agents for the issue said “Indigenous animale aro frequently used nowadays for modern coins. The Barbary ape was obviouse choice for Gibraltar” (PAP 155322-1 PNR-D) ELIZA I HLA 1971 D’G REGINA GIBRA O 25 ALTA NEW DE CE

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(5 JAN 172 Pic note 6 – evs Immediately following picnow running PAP 155322-1 WIDE NOT FOR USE BEFORE 12.00 NOON TODAY – 5 JAN 1972 London Jan 4 PA- The first crown piece since decimalisation. It has been struck for Gibraltar by the Royal Mint and issued today. The crowns carry a portrait of the Queen by Arnold Machin on the Obverse. One of Gibraltar’s Barbary apes is on reverse. Mr David Spink, Chairman of Spink and son, world agents for the issue, said “Indigenous animals are frequently used nowa days for modern coins. The Barbary ape was obvious choice for Gibraltar”. end cap tn 0940 4/1 gh