1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Cycling) 1996 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Cycling) 1996 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Cycling) 1996 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Cycling

1996 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#83232
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Two cyclist racing

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXVI OLYMPIAD
1896 ATLANTA 1996
1
CROWN

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Cycling) is that it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens, Greece in 1896. The coin's design features a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II in a cycling pose, highlighting her interest in sports and her commitment to promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.