Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Platypus Silver Proof (1988)
Circulating version: 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Platypus
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1988 |
| Denomination | 1 Crown |
| Face value | 25p |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.100g |
| Diameter | 38.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative highly-collectable |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, incused legend and date around.
ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1988 RDM PM
Two gold prospectors by a creek with a platypus
1788 BICENTENARY OF AUSTRALIA 1988 GOLD RUSH 1851 FINE SILVER 1 OUNCE CROWN
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The 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Platypus – Silver Proof is a collector 1 crown coin, struck in silver (.999). It weighs 31.1g and measures 38.5mm across. Reverse design: Two gold prospectors by a creek with a platypus.
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How much is the 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Platypus – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Platypus – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £42.24 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Platypus – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Platypus, not the coin found in change. At 31.1g of silver (.999) it is heavier than the 28.28g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Platypus – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 31.1g and diameter 38.5mm and the metal (silver (.999)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.