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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Messerschmitt ME
1995 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 | 1995 |
| 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 | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#63849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Three Messerschmitt airplanes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR II
MESSERSCHMITT ME 262
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Messerschmitt ME 262 depicted on the coin was the first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft, introduced by the German Luftwaffe during World War II.
