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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Fridtjof Nansen
1997 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 | 1997 |
| 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#82948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Portrait of Fridtjof Nansen, map and sailing ship
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRIDTJOF NANSEN 1861-1930
THE FRAM
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Fridtjof Nansen) is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Nansen's birth. Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, and humanitarian who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his work in repatriating prisoners of war and refugees after World War I. The coin's design features a portrait of Nansen on one side and the Isle of Man's coat of arms on the other.
