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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Shrimp
| Issuer | Ascension Island |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a diamond diadem, drop earring, and pearl necklace, after the Pobjoy Mint portrait. The legend ELIZABETH II and the date 2018 arc along the upper field, while ASCENSION ISLAND curves along the lower right. The Pobjoy Mint mark (PM) appears in the lower left field beneath the truncation. |
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| Reverse description | A naturalistic scene depicting multiple Ascension Island shrimps (Procaris ascensionis) swimming in various orientations across a rock pool, rendered in fine detail against a smooth field. Rocky outcroppings frame the upper and lower portions of the design, evoking the tidal pool habitat of this endemic species. The denomination 1 CROWN appears in a recessed cartouche at the base of the design, flanked by rock formations. |
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| Mint | PM Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
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