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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Messerschmitt Me
1995 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 | 1995 |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#19902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Messerschmitt 262, Man in flight
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAN IN FLIGHT
MESSERSCMITT 262
JET POWERED
AIRCRAFT
1942
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Note - there were two different version os this coin:
KM#440.1 FIRST JET POWERED AIRCRAFT 1941
KM#440.2 JET POWERED AIRCRAFT 1942
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Messerschmitt Me-262, the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. The coin's design showcases an image of the aircraft in flight, along with the Queen's effigy and the inscription "Elizabeth II" and "Isle of Man" on either side. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for aviation enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.
