1 Crown - Elizabeth II (80th Birthday ; 2nd Portrait ; Silver Proof Issue) 2006 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (80th Birthday ; 2nd Portrait ; Silver Proof Issue) 2006 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (80th Birthday ; 2nd Portrait ; Silver Proof Issue) 2006 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 80th Birthday ; 2nd Portrait ; Silver Proof Issue

2006 year
Silver (.925) 25 g 38.6 mm
Description
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
Silver (.925)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#21992
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.