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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Gunpowder Plot - Guy Fawkes
2005 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 | 2005 |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The Houses of Parliament with fireworks in the background and a cameo of Guy Fawkes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GUNPOWDER PLOT
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, a failed assassination attempt against King James I in 1605, led by a group of conspirators including Guy Fawkes. The coin's design features an image of Guy Fawkes and the Houses of Parliament, along with the inscription "Gunpowder Plot 1605-2005." This coin is a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in history or numismatics.
