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1 Royal - Elizabeth II The Cutty Sark; Silver bullion
2021 year| Silver (.999) (Reverse frosted) | 31.103 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Indian Ocean Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 1 Royal |
| Currency | Royal (2019-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Reverse frosted) |
| Weight | 31.103 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#304942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Depiction of the British Clipper Cutty Sark in full sails, with a frosted background and breaking waves along the hull. The Pobjoy Mint P-mintmark is astern of the ship while the composition of the metal is to the left of the topsails. The mirrored border is inscribed with the title of the design and the face value is below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE CUTTY SARK
Ag. 999. 1oz
P
1 ROYAL
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Cutty Sark was a British Clipper built on the River Clyde in 1869. It was one of last tea clippers to be built and had the distinction of being one of the fastest. This was the pinnacle of years of development in clipper ship design and represents the end of sail power, soon replaced by the dominance of steam propulsion. The Cutty Sark is listed by the National Historic Ships as part of the National Historic Fleet and is one of only three remaining clippers from the 19th Century to have a composite wooden hull on iron frame construction. The clipper was named after the poem Tam O'Shanter, published in 1791 by the famous Robert Burns.The Cutty Sark was launched on the 22 November 1869 and destined for the tea trade. She participated in an intensely competitive race across the globe from China to England, with a route that crossed the Indian Ocean and rounded the Cape of Good Hope. The ship was recorded to have completed eight tea seasons from England to China and back.
This silver coin is finished in reverse-frosted and minted on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory by the Pobjoy Mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Cutty Sark, a famous British tea clipper ship that was built in 1869. The ship is depicted in full sail, with the wind in its sails and the sun setting in the background. The design is particularly notable for its use of frosted silver, which gives the coin a distinctive shimmer and adds depth to the image. This design was created by the British artist, Robert Taylor, and it is a rare and beautiful representation of the Cutty Sark on a coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Royal - Elizabeth II (The Cutty Sark; Silver bullion) 2021 coin.
