Obverse © M Harris
Obverse © M Harris
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Christmas Day
2014 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
An image of British and German soldiers playing football on Christmas Day 1914 with their helmets and stacked rifles in the foreground - also features a Poppy as a symbol of remembrance – a tradition connected with WWI.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Day truce of 1914, during World War I, when British and German soldiers laid down their arms and celebrated Christmas together. The coin's design features a depiction of soldiers from both sides shaking hands and exchanging gifts, surrounded by festive decorations and the words "Christmas Day 1914" and "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men." This coin serves as a poignant reminder of the human desire for peace and reconciliation, even in the midst of conflict.
