1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Troop Ship) 1994 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Troop Ship) 1994 back
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II D-Day - Troop Ship

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#83358
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Troop ship and landing craft

Script: Latin

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

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Troop Ship) 1994 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day, a significant event in World War II. The coin's design features a troop ship, representing the ships that carried soldiers to Normandy on June 6, 1944. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.