© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Arctic and Antarctic - Ross Family
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 1 Crown 5 FKP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-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#145527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
An impression of the Earth illustrating both the North and the South Poles with the ships Victory (upon which they sailed on the expedition which led to the discovery of the Magnetic North Pole) and Erebus (which James Ross sailed upon on his Antarctic Expedition.)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1777 - JOHN ROSS - 1856 ARCTIC 1800 - JAMES CLARK ROSS - 1862
VICTORY
EREBUS
1
CROWN
ANTARCTIC
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that highlights the Ross Family's expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Sir James Clark Ross, who led the British Royal Navy's expedition to the Antarctic in 1839-43, along with his two ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a rare and collectible item for numismatists and those interested in polar exploration history.
