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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Louis Braille
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 28.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Bust of Louis Braille and Braille, Triskellion above.
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED
LOUIS BRAILE
·ONE CROWN·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Louis Braille is notable for its unique design, which includes a raised braille pattern on the reverse side. This was done to honor Braille, who invented the braille system of raised dots that allow blind people to read and write. The braille pattern on the coin spells out the letters "LB" for Louis Braille.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 PM | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Louis Braille) 1981 coin.
