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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Viking Mars Lander
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Viking Mars Lander on the surface of Mars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON ·
VIKING MARS LANDER JULY 20th 1978
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Viking Mars Lander, which was a NASA spacecraft that was launched in 1975 and successfully landed on Mars in 1976. The coin's design commemorates this historic event and highlights the Isle of Man's interest in space exploration.
