1 Crown - Elizabeth II (70 Years Supermarine Spitfire) 2006 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (70 Years Supermarine Spitfire) 2006 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (70 Years Supermarine Spitfire) 2006 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 70 Years Supermarine Spitfire

2006 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#162068
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Supermarine Spitfire

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR II
70 YEARS
SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (70 Years Supermarine Spitfire) 2006 coin from the Isle of Man is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire, a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a significant role in World War II. The coin's design includes an image of the Spitfire aircraft in flight, along with the anniversary dates and the name of the aircraft. This coin is a special issue and was not meant for circulation, but rather as a collector's item.