1 Crown - Elizabeth II Columbus
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 25 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#283851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sailing ship "Columbus"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRIVATEERING SHIPS OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC
Columbus
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Columbus, along with a map of the Caribbean and a sailing ship, symbolizing his historic journey. This design is not found on any other coin issued by Tristan da Cunha, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
