1 Crown - Elizabeth II (World Cup Japan-Korea - kicking left; Silver Proof)
Isle of Man • 1 Crown • Silver (.925) • 2002
- Denomination
- 1 Crown
- Issuer
- Isle of Man
- Struck
- 2002
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 28.28 g
- Diameter
- 38.6 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 1125a
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Where it came from
This 2002 Isle of Man crown was minted to commemorate the FIFA World Cup hosted jointly by Japan and South Korea. Like many commemorative issues from the Isle of Man during this era, it was produced by the Pobjoy Mint, which held the exclusive right to strike coins for the island nation. The coin features a dynamic depiction of a footballer in the midst of a left-footed strike, capturing the sporting spirit of the first World Cup to be held on Asian soil.
The design follows the numismatic tradition of Isle of Man commemorative currency, which often blends traditional heraldic elements with contemporary global events. By featuring the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a modern sports motif on the reverse, the piece serves as both a reflection of the island's constitutional ties to the British monarchy and its active participation in the international collector market. It was issued in a high-quality silver proof finish, intended specifically for numismatists and sports enthusiasts rather than for use in general circulation.
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