1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day)
Isle of Man • 1 Crown • Copper-nickel • 2004
- Denomination
- 1 Crown
- Issuer
- Isle of Man
- Struck
- 2004
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 28.28 g
- Diameter
- 38.6 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 1222
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Where it came from
This 2004 Isle of Man Crown was issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Struck by the Pobjoy Mint, which holds a long-standing contract for the production of Isle of Man coinage, the piece serves as a numismatic tribute to the Allied forces who participated in the liberation of Normandy in 1944. Such commemorative issues from the Isle of Man are frequently produced to honor significant historical milestones that resonate with both military history enthusiasts and local residents.
The design of the coin adheres to the traditional aesthetic favored by the Pobjoy Mint for their commemorative series, featuring an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The reverse typically incorporates symbolic imagery associated with the D-Day operation, such as landing craft, Allied insignia, or thematic tributes to the veterans of the campaign. As with many collector-focused coins from this jurisdiction, the item was marketed to commemorate the bravery of the troops and the gravity of the event, gaining moderate attention from hobbyists who specialize in military-themed currency.
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