© Brandon Greco
© Brandon Greco
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Iwo Jima
2016 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 26 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#299481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldiers raising the United States flag at Iwo Jima.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Iwo Jima
1945
One Crown
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which took place during World War II. The coin's design depicts a stylized image of the iconic flag raising on Iwo Jima, surrounded by the inscription "Iwo Jima 1945-2020" and the coin's denomination. The use of gold plating on a copper-nickel base adds an extra layer of elegance to the coin's design, making it a special and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
