© MMowiec
© MMowiec
1 Crown - Elizabeth II 80th Birthday ; 3rd Portrait full bust
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#55051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
3rd Portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael David Maklouf.
There are two versions of the same portrait by RDM: first one is the full bust (used mostly on crown sized coins), the second is smaller version with only head and neck (no shoulders) used on circulation coins.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMEMORATING THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF H.M. 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, which is a significant milestone for any head of state. The coin's design features a full bust portrait of the Queen, which is a less common design element for coins, and it's made of copper-nickel, a durable and long-lasting material that is often used for coins. Additionally, the fact that it's a non-circulating coin, means that it was not meant to be used as a regular currency, but more as a collector's item, which makes it even more unique.
