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  • 1 Crown 2011, Nightingale Island, Elizabeth II
  • 1 Crown 2011, Nightingale Island, Elizabeth II
Description

Nightingale Island, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, is an active volcanic landmass spanning 3 square kilometers (1.2 sq mi). It is a constituent of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, under the governance of the United Kingdom within the overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Within the Nightingale Islands group, Nightingale Island is accompanied by the islets of Middle Island and Stoltenhoff Island. Although devoid of permanent residents, these islands are frequently frequented for scientific investigation and research purposes.

Obverse

Depict an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the inscriptions, the issue year below.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Tristan da Cunha
2011

Reverse

Depicts the subantarctic fur seal, an inscription above, and the denomination below.


The subantarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus tropicalis) is found in the southern parts of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. It was first described by Gray in 1872 from a specimen recovered in northern Australia. The subantarctic fur seal is medium-sized compared with other fur seals. Males grow to 2 m and 160 kg, whereas females are substantially smaller—1.4 m and 50 kg.

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 24.7 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness 2.92 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Commonwealth Mint

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