1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Rugby) 1996 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Rugby) 1996 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Rugby) 1996 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Rugby

1996 year
Silver (.925) 4.2 g 20.30 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1 Penny 0.01 IMP = USD 0.013
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
20.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91689
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rugby ball and goal enwreathed

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issued as part of a set. Issue Limit: 1,996

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1996 Isle of Man 1 Penny Elizabeth II (Rugby) coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Rugby Football. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a scene of rugby players in action, with the words "Rugby 1896-1996" inscribed above them. This coin is particularly interesting for collectors of sports-themed coins or those interested in the history of rugby.