Reverse © coinman1 (CC BY)
Reverse © coinman1 (CC BY)
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Drake
2010 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 25.65 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25.65 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#272843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, ship and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE
Hero of the Spanish Armada
GREAT BRITISH HEROES
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation of the globe. The coin's design depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a representation of Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, on the other. The coin's gold plating and copper-nickel composition also add to its unique and collectible nature.
