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1 Crown - Elizabeth II First Flight England to Australia
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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#130826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Biplane, first flight England to Australia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAN IN FLIGHT
1919 FIRST FLIGHT
ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1994 First Flight England to Australia 1 Crown coin from the Isle of Man features a unique design that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the first flight between England and Australia, which took place in 1934. The coin's design depicts a stylized image of an airplane, with the tail of the plane forming the number "70" in a nod to the anniversary being celebrated. This coin is particularly interesting because it serves as a reminder of the significant advancements that have been made in aviation technology over the past century, and how far-reaching these advancements have been in connecting people and cultures across the globe.
