1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Pitcairn Island) 1989 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Pitcairn Island) 1989 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Pitcairn Island) 1989 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Pitcairn Island

1989 year
Copper-nickel 28.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
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
References
Numista
N#60968
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

The ship H.M.S. Bounty near Pitcairn Island, portrait of Christian Fletcher in a frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BICENTENARY OF THE MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY
PITCAIRN ISLAND
1 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1989 Pitcairn Island 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of Pitcairn Island's national flower, the Pitcairn Island Daisy (Argyranthemum filifolium). This design was created by the Isle of Man-based sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, and it was specifically commissioned for this coin. The coin's design is not only visually appealing but also holds historical significance, as it symbolizes the island's connection to the British Crown and its rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 PM - - - - - -

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