1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Year of the Ocean - Penguins and Seals) 1998 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Year of the Ocean - Penguins and Seals) 1998 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Year of the Ocean - Penguins and Seals) 1998 photo

1 Crown - Elizabeth II Year of the Ocean - Penguins and Seals

1998 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
1998
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#130895
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Penguins and Seals

Script: Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE OCEAN
1 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1998 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Year of the Ocean - Penguins and Seals) is that it was part of a special series of coins issued to commemorate the International Year of the Ocean, which was designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of the world's oceans and the need for their conservation. The coin's design features a unique combination of penguins and seals, highlighting the diversity of marine life and the need for their protection.