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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester - Silver Proof
1981 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#385552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Sir Francis Chichester and sailboat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED
SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER
·ONE CROWN·
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue formed part of the 4-coin set - International Year of the DisabledInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Sir Francis Chichester - Silver Proof 1 Crown coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sir Francis 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 Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Sir Francis Chichester's sailboat, the Gypsy Moth IV, on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 PM | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Silver Proof) 1981 coin.
