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1 Crown - Elizabeth II State Opening of Parliament
2015 yearGold plated copper-nickel | 26 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2015 |
Value | 1 Crown |
Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
Weight | 26 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#424300 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coloured picture of Queen Elizabeth II with a crown facing left and smiling within floral circle and Royal cypher above value
Lettering:
STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT · QUEEN ELIZABETH II
ER
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Comment
Part of The Life of Queen Elizabeth II series
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2015 State Opening of Parliament, which is a significant event in the British political calendar. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, who has been the monarch of the United Kingdom since 1952, and the coat of arms of Tristan da Cunha, which includes a picture of a ship and a volcano. The coin's gold plating and copper-nickel composition make it a unique and valuable collector's item.