1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ferdinand Magellan) 1996 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ferdinand Magellan) 1996 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ferdinand Magellan) 1996 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Ferdinand Magellan

1996 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
1996
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#83237
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Portrait of Ferdinand Magellan, ship and map

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDINAND MAGELLAN 1480-1521
VICTORIA
1
CROWN

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Ferdinand Magellan is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Magellan's voyage, which was the first circumnavigation of the globe. The coin's design features a portrait of Magellan on the obverse and a map of the world on the reverse, highlighting the route of his voyage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 PM - - - - - -

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