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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia; Silver Proof Issue
1988 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1970-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#365611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Koala bear in tree within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1788 BICENTENARY OF AUSTRALIA 1988
SYDNEY COVE
FINE SILVER 1 OUNCE
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
There are two variations:
- Schön# 687.1: Koala with closed eyes.
- Schön# 687.2: Koala with open eyes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Bicentenary of Australia; Silver Proof Issue) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the bicentenary of Australia's settlement. The design depicts a scene of the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove in 1788, along with the inscription "Bicentenary of Australia 1788-1988." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
