1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Louis Braille; Silver Proof) 1981 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Louis Braille; Silver Proof) 1981 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Louis Braille; Silver Proof) 1981 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Louis Braille; Silver Proof

1981 year
Silver (.925) 28.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
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
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.47 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#385548
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust of Louis Braille and Braille, Triskellion above.

Scripts: Braille, Latin

Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED
LOUIS BRAILE
·ONE CROWN·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue formed part of the 4-coin set - International Year of the Disabled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Louis Braille is that it was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Braille's birth. Braille was a French inventor who developed the Braille system, a method of reading and writing for blind and visually impaired people. The coin's design features a portrait of Braille, along with a depiction of the Braille alphabet and the words "Louis Braille" in both English and Braille. This coin is a unique and interesting tribute to an important historical figure, and its silver composition and proof finish make it a valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 PM 15000 - - - - - -

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