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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Hawker Hurricane; Silver Proof
1995 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#136238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Hawker Hurricane airplanes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AIRCRAFT OF THE WORLD
HAWKER HURRICANE
1 CROWN
Translation: 3 planes flying right
Edge
Reeded
Comment
POSSIBLE TRIAL COIN
FOR AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR II
This patterns is thought to have a mintage of 8.
The difference to the standard coin is a lettering AIRCRAFT OF THE WORLD when the all other series are with lettering AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1995 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Hawker Hurricane; Silver Proof) coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought during World War II. The coin's reverse side depicts a Hawker Hurricane fighter plane, which played a significant role in the battle, along with the dates "1940-1995" and the phrase "Battle of Britain." This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only a limited number minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
