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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Rose
1996 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 | 1996 |
| 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#83144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Flower Fairy stood of branch cuddling rose
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
CROWN
Rose
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Rose) is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Raphael Maklouf. Maklouf's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a garland of roses, which gives the coin its nickname, "Rose Crown." The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "ELIZABETH II" and "ISLE OF MAN," while the reverse side features the coin's denomination, "1 CROWN," and the year of issue, "1996." The coin's copper-nickel composition and 28.28g weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
