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

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, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#281805
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coloured portrait of Douglas Bader and flag with aircraft to his left above value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOUGLAS BADER
GREAT BRITISH HEROES
Hero of the Battle of Britain 1940
ONE CROWN

Edge

Milled

Comment

One of a six coin series of Great British Heroes in colour

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a colorful design depicting Douglas Bader, a British pilot and war hero, who lost his legs during World War II and went on to become a successful fighter ace. The coin's unique colorization and design make it stand out from other coins in the series.