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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 80th Birthday ; 2nd Portrait ; Silver Proof Issue
2006 yearSilver (.925) | 25 g | 38.6 mm |
Issuer | Nightingale Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2006 |
Value | 1 Crown |
Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 25 g |
Diameter | 38.6 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#21992 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
2nd Portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin in centre of circle with trumpets, initials and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMEMORATING THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II
ONE CROWN
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Copper-nickel coins were issued as well.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, which is a significant milestone in the history of the British monarchy.