1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sir Douglas Bader; Gold Proof 9ct) 1981 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sir Douglas Bader; Gold Proof 9ct) 1981 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sir Douglas Bader; Gold Proof 9ct) 1981 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Douglas Bader; Gold Proof 9ct

1981 year
Gold (.375) 5.1 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.375)
Weight
5.1 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#406207
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Sir Douglas Bader, airplanes in background on left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED
SIR DOUGLAS BADER
·ONE CROWN·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued in a set of 4 coins to commemorate the International Year of the Disabled


Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Sir Douglas Bader is that it was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Bader's birth. Bader was a British pilot and war hero who lost his legs during World War II, but continued to fly and became a leading figure in the Royal Air Force. The coin's design features a portrait of Bader in his flying gear, and the reverse side features a depiction of a Spitfire plane, which Bader flew during the war. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 PM 10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sir Douglas Bader; Gold Proof 9ct) 1981 coin.