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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Winston Churchill
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 28.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#19897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Winston Churchill with cigar
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL·1874-1965·IN MEMORIAM·
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1990 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Winston Churchill is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech, which he delivered in Fulton, Missouri in 1946. The speech marked a significant moment in the Cold War era and solidified Churchill's reputation as a statesman and leader. The coin's design features a portrait of Churchill on one side and the Isle of Man's coat of arms on the other.
