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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Auld Lang Syne
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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Robert Burns with people behind singing Auld Land Syne
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BICENTENARY OF ROBERT BURNS ·
Auld Lang Syne
1
CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a scene from the poem "Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns, which is traditionally sung on New Year's Eve. The design shows a group of people standing in a circle, holding hands, and singing the song, with a background of a Scottish landscape. This design was created by the artist, John M. L. Mills, and it is a departure from the usual depiction of the Queen's portrait on the reverse of British coins.
