1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sir Francis Chichester; Platinum Proof) 1981 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sir Francis Chichester; Platinum Proof) 1981 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sir Francis Chichester; Platinum Proof) 1981 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester; Platinum Proof

1981 year
Platinum (.950) 52 g 38.61 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
Platinum (.950)
Weight
52 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#387824
Rarity index
100%

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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 PM 100 - - - - - -

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; Platinum Proof) 1981 coin.