Operation Torch, America's first offensive operation in the European theater of war and, until Operation Overlord's Normandy landings, the greatest amphibious attack in history. Today, it is all but forgotten. And yet, aside from rivaling Overlord in terms of its enormity, complexity, and peril, Torch was also vastly consequential, for it helped to determine the future course and ultimately successful conclusion of the war. If that weren't significant enough, Torch also deserves to be remembered for the critical role it played in setting the terms of America's long-term relationship with the rulers and peoples of the Middle East.

Country:

Tristan da Cunha

Series:

TCC002 - One Crown (Commemorative)

Issued on:

2016

Last issue date:

2016

Distribution:

Numismatic Product

Mints:

Commonwealth Mint, Portishead, Bristol

Composition:

Silver plated Copper-Nickel

Edge:

Reeded/grained

Orientation:

Medal alignment ↑O↑

Shape:

Circular

Rim:

Raised. Pins. Both sides

Weight:

25 grams

Diameter:

38.6 mm

Face value:

1 Tristan da Cunha crown

Known mintage:

2,016

Composition Details:

Copper-Nickel with Silver Plating

Score:

100% Accuracy:

Description:

Obverse: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: Roosevelt & Churchill.