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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Mars Pathfinder
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mars Pathfinder on the surface of Mars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON ·
MARS PATHFINDER JULY 4th 1997
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mars Pathfinder-1997 1 Crown coin is that it features an image of the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft, which was launched in 1996 and successfully landed on Mars in 1997. The coin's design commemorates this historic event and highlights the Isle of Man's interest in space exploration.
