This 1999 Isle of Man 1 Crown was issued to commemorate great achievements in space for the 30th anniversary of the moon landing. This coin depicts the 1976 success of the Mars Lander Viking mission, which included two orbiting spacecraft and two landers (Viking 1 and Viking 2).
This coin is 38.6mm in diameter, is made from copper-nickel coin and is in brilliant uncirculated condition. It was purchased directly from the Pobjoy Mint before the mint closed down in 2023, and comes in a clear plastic "Air-Tite" coin capsule.
As we are selling several of these coins, your coin may vary slightly from the one photographed, especially under magnification. The most common variation would be a very small amount of toning or discoloration, or a small nick on the rim. Any coins that have obvious visual issues will be photographed and listed separately - coins with obvious issues will not be sold through this listing.
This coin is very difficult to find, especially in good condition and would add a special touch to any coin collection.
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Shipping:
Ships in a cardboard box with paper padding