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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Castle of Mey
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 28.5 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.5 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#50074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Queen Mother at left and Castle of May at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE QUEEN MOTHER
CASTLE OF MEY
1 CROWN
PM
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin is a part of series issued in 1999-2002 to commmorate the Life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
After the death of Queen Mother, Pobjoy Mint issued Black Pearl finished version of this coin:
Interesting fact
The Castle of Mey, which is featured on the reverse side of the coin, is a historic castle located on the north coast of Scotland, near John o' Groats. It was built in the 16th century and was once the home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who spent her summer holidays there. The castle is now owned by the Queen Elizabeth II and is open to the public.
