Obverse: the obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”, the denomination “1/2 Crown”, and the year of issue – 2012.
Reverse: the reverse depicts a profile portrait of Alexander the Great, one of history’s most renowned rulers and military commanders. A crown appears beneath the portrait as a symbol of royal authority.
About the coin: this gold coin commemorates Alexander the Great (356–323 BC), King of Macedon and founder of one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Through his military campaigns, he spread Hellenistic culture from the Mediterranean to India. The coin combines historical significance, limited mintage, and the investment appeal of gold.
