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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 80th Birthday ; 1st Portrait
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Nightingale Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
1st Portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Commemorating the 80th birthday of HM queen Elizabeth II
one crown
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, and it features a unique design that was specifically created for this occasion. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the Queen that was designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, while the reverse side depicts a scene of the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle. The coin's design is particularly notable because it includes a cameo appearance by the Queen's beloved corgis, who are shown surrounding her Majesty's throne. This touching tribute to the Queen's love of animals adds an extra layer of charm and significance to an already special coin.
