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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Louis Bleriot, Silver Proof
1994 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#362510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Louis Bleriot and his plane
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAN IN FLIGHT
LOUIS BLERIOT
FIRST CHANNEL CROSSING
1909
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1994 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Louis Bleriot, Silver Proof) coin is that it commemorates the 80th anniversary of Louis Blériot's historic crossing of the English Channel in a powered aircraft, which took place on July 25, 1909. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Blériot's aircraft, the Blériot XI, on the other side. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and aviation history buffs.
