1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Ugly Duckling) 2005 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Ugly Duckling) 2005 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Ugly Duckling) 2005 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Ugly Duckling

2005 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#130794
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The Ugly duckling, pig, chicken, rat, dog, eggs, duck, swans in flight

Script: Latin

Lettering:
The Ugly Duckling
1 Crown

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Ugly Duckling) 2005 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) coin is that it features an image of a duckling on the reverse side, which is a unique design element for a coin. The duckling is depicted in a standing position, with its feathers fluffed up, giving it a cute and endearing appearance. This design was chosen to represent the theme of "The Ugly Duckling," a well-known story by Hans Christian Andersen, which tells the tale of a duckling who is rejected by his family and peers because of his appearance but eventually matures into a beautiful swan. The inclusion of this design element on the coin adds a touch of whimsy and charm to an otherwise traditional coin design, making it a standout piece in the world of numismatics.