1 Crown - Elizabeth II Ferdinand Von Zeppelin
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#130823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Zeppelin
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAN IN FLIGHT
FERDINAND VON ZEPPELIN 1909
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1994 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II and Ferdinand von Zeppelin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, a German general and entrepreneur who was the founder of the Zeppelin airship company. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of von Zeppelin on the other, along with an image of a Zeppelin airship. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and aviation history buffs.
