Summary

1 Crown issued by the Isle of Man in 1981.

The coin features Sir Francis Chichester and marks the 'International Year of the Disabled'.
In 1967 Sir Chichester was knighted for being the first person to sail solo around the world by the clipper route (west to east via the Capes) and circumnavigate the globe.

Obverse Description

Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, 'ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II 1981'.

Reverse Description

Facing bust; incuse on jacket, 'SIR / FRANCIS CHICHESTER; around, INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED . ONE CROWN .'.

Edge Description

Milled.

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