© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday-Tynwald
2006 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 | 2006 |
| 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#149309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
HM Majesty the Queen presiding over the 1000th annual open air sitting of Tynwald in 1979
Script: Latin
Lettering:
80 years
PM
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, which is a significant milestone for any monarch. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on one side and the Tynwald Hill on the other, which is a historic landmark on the Isle of Man and a symbol of the island's parliamentary system. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
