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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Montgolfier Brothers' Balloon
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 1995 |
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| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Obverse description | Truncated right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, rendered in the Raphael David Maklouf portrait style. The Queen's bust is shown draped, with the diadem prominently detailed. The legend 'ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN' arcs around the upper periphery, while the date '1995' and designer's initials 'RDM' appear at the lower right of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1995 RDM |
| Reverse description | Central depiction of the ornate Montgolfier hot air balloon in high relief, richly decorated with interlaced patterns, oval medallions, and scrollwork, suspended above a circular wicker gondola fitted with decorative draping. The balloon is shown ascending against a scenic backdrop featuring rolling hills, trees, a church steeple, and clouds with birds in flight. The inscription 'BROTHERS MONTGOLFIER 1783' is divided across the middle field, with 'MAN IN FLIGHT' arcing along the upper border. The denomination '1 CROWN' is inscribed along the lower periphery. |
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