1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Douglas Bader) 2010 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Douglas Bader) 2010 back
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Douglas Bader

2010 year
Gold plated copper-nickel 25.65 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
1 Crown
Currency
Crown (1978-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel
Weight
25.65 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#85901
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Half portrait of Douglas Bader with Spitfire to right and coloured flag to left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOUGLAS BADER
Hero of the Battle of Britain
GREAT BRITISH HEROES
ONE CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Douglas Bader, a British pilot and war hero, on one side, and the standard effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This design was chosen to commemorate Bader's heroism and his connection to Tristan da Cunha, where he served as a sheep farmer after the Second World War.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  - - - - - -

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