1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Soldier behind rock) 1994 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Soldier behind rock) 1994 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Soldier behind rock) 1994 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II D-Day - Soldier behind rock

1994 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
1994
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#82814
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Soldier crouching behind rock of D-Day

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D-DAY · JUNE 6 · 1944
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1994 Isle of Man D-Day Soldier behind rock 1 Crown coin features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of D-Day. The coin's reverse side features a soldier peeking out from behind a rock, symbolizing the stealth and bravery of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War II. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced in limited quantities for collectors.