1 Crown - Elizabeth II Legendary Shipwrecks: HMT Royal Edward
2017 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 25 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 | 2017 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#174936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse: HMT Royal Edward.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the HMT Royal Edward, a British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 lives. The coin's design features an image of the ship, as well as the inscription "HMT Royal Edward 1915" and the phrase "Lest We Forget." This coin serves as a poignant reminder of the tragic events of the past and the sacrifices made during times of war.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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