1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother - Birth of Prince Charles) 2001 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother - Birth of Prince Charles) 2001 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother - Birth of Prince Charles) 2001 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Queen Mother - Birth of Prince Charles

2001 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.60 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#132647
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Queen Mother holding the infant Prince Charles.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE QUEEN MOTHER
BIRTH OF PRINCE CHARLES 1948
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the birth of Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin features an image of the Queen Mother holding a young Prince Charles, surrounded by a wreath of flowers. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, who is known for his work on various coins and medals for the Royal Mint.