1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ballpoint Pen; Silver Proof) 1995 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ballpoint Pen; Silver Proof) 1995 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ballpoint Pen; Silver Proof) 1995 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Ballpoint Pen; Silver Proof

1995 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#421170
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two peoples writing

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INVENTIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD
1 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1995 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique design element - a ballpoint pen nib - which is incorporated into the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the invention of the ballpoint pen, which was invented by László Bíró, a Hungarian newspaper editor, in 1938. The use of this design element on the coin adds an interesting touch of innovation and creativity to the coin's design, making it stand out among other coins.