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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Electric light bulb
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cameo of Thomas Edison, electricity
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INVENTIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD
1879
ELECTRIC
LIGHT BULB
THOMAS EDISON
1847-1931
PHONOGRAPH 1877
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II and the electric light bulb is interesting because it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the invention of the electric light bulb by Thomas Edison. The coin's design features a depiction of Edison's light bulb on the reverse side, along with the inscription "100 Years of Electric Light" and the dates "1879-1979." This coin is a unique and educational collectible that highlights the significance of this important invention and its impact on modern society.
