1 Crown - Elizabeth II (World Cup France; ball in hands; Silver Proof)
Isle of Man • 1 Crown • Silver (.925) • 1998
- Denomination
- 1 Crown
- Issuer
- Isle of Man
- Struck
- 1998
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 28.28 g
- Diameter
- 38.61 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 811a
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Where it came from
This 1 Crown coin was issued by the Isle of Man in 1998 to commemorate the FIFA World Cup held in France. As a self-governing British Crown Dependency, the Isle of Man frequently authorizes commemorative coinage featuring themes of international interest to appeal to collectors and numismatists. The design was produced in a silver proof finish, a high-quality minting process that results in a mirror-like field and frosted relief, intended to highlight the intricate detail of the commemorative imagery.
The reverse of the coin features a dynamic depiction of a figure holding a soccer ball, capturing the spirit of the tournament. The obverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard for Manx coinage of that era. These commemorative issues are part of a long-standing tradition of the Isle of Man Treasury commissioning thematic designs, often collaborating with private mints like the Pobjoy Mint, to celebrate global sporting events for the international collector market.
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