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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth I
2007 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 1 Crown 5 FKP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#78329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1533 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1603
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Falkland Islands' native wildlife, including a penguin, a seal, and a sea lion, surrounded by an outline of the islands. This design was created by local artist, Graham Short, and it sets the coin apart from other coins in the series, making it a distinctive and collectible item for numismatists and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
