1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Francisco Pizarro) 2000 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Francisco Pizarro) 2000 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Francisco Pizarro) 2000 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Francisco Pizarro

2000 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
2000
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#82949
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro, map on right, ship in center in background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCISCO PIZARRO 1475-1541
PIZARRO SEIZES INCA EMPEROR
CUZCO
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Francisco Pizarro) 2000 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador, on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Pizarro's discovery of Peru.