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1 Crown - Elizabeth II HMS Beagle
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.15 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.15 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#67644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
HMS Beagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORIC AND FAMOUS SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY
HMS BEAGLE
• ONE CROWN •
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the HMS Beagle, a ship that played a significant role in the history of Tristan da Cunha. The HMS Beagle was a British ship that visited Tristan da Cunha in 1836, and its crew, including the famous naturalist Charles Darwin, were instrumental in the island's history. The coin's design serves as a nod to the ship's significance and the island's rich history.
