© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Shuttle orbiter Columbia
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.56 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#120580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Shuttle orbiter Columbia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30th ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST MAN ON THE MOON
SHUTTLE ORBITER COLUMBIA
APRIL 12TH 1981
USA
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the landing of the Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia on the Isle of Man in 1999, which was a significant event for the island and the space community.
