Queen Elizabeth 2 Round The World Maiden Cruise
1975 year| Silver (.925) | 41 g | 45 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | › Medals |
| Year | 1975 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 41 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#439756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Map of the Earth at center, showing cruise ship path and stops. Above and below map lists all the stops. Lettering around the edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROUND - THE - WORLD
SOUTHAMPTON
CHERBOURG - NEW YORK
PORT EVERGLADES - CURACAO
SALVADOR BAHIA - RIO DE JANEIRO - CAPE TOWN
DURBAN - MOMBASA - MAHE SEYCHELLES - BOMBAY - COLOMBO
SINGAPORE - BALI - HONG KONG - KOBE - YOKOHAMA
HONOLULU - LOS ANGELES - ACAPULCO- BALBOA
CRISTOBAL - CARTAGENA - PORT EVERGLADES
NEW YORK - CHERBOURG
SOUTHAMPTON
MAIDEN - CRUISE
Edge
Plain edge with silver hallmark and assay stamps
Script: Latin
Lettering: [Y.M] [⚓️] [🐅] [Z]
Translation:
[Y.M] Yorkshire Mint
[⚓️] (anchor) Birmingham Assay Office
[🐅] (Lion) Sterling Silver
[Z] Assayed in 1974
Comment
These were sold, at the very least, aboard the cruise ship itself, at a price of £10.
