1 Crown - Elizabeth II 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#334510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aircraft, search lights and barrage balloons. Battle scene
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
· 1 CROWN ·
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a significant event in British history. The Battle of Britain was a pivotal air campaign fought between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during World War II. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a Spitfire aircraft, which played a crucial role in the battle, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
