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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Bust of Sir Francis Chichester and sailboat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED
SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER
·ONE CROWN·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Sir Francis Chichester is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chichester's historic sailing voyage, during which he became the first person to sail solo around the world via the clipper route. The coin's design features a portrait of Chichester on the obverse, and a depiction of his sailing boat, the Gypsy Moth IV, on the reverse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 PM | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Francis Chichester) 1981 coin.
