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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Alexander Graham Bell
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cameo of Alexander Graham Bell with experiment on table
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INVENTIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL 1847-1922
1876 FIRST VOICE TRANSMISSIONS
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Alexander Graham Bell is interesting because it commemorates the 100th anniversary of Bell's invention of the telephone. The coin's design features a portrait of Bell on one side and a depiction of the first telephone on the other. This coin is a unique collector's item for anyone interested in the history of communication technology.
