1 Crown 2005, Norwegian Independence [Isle of Man]

Coins-Europe

Reverse
In the central part, within a toothed circle against a building, three swords are depicted. Between them is the English text "MAY 17 TH" (May 17th), with the Norwegian flag above. To the right, above a sword guard, are the Latin letters "PM". Around the rim, the English inscriptions are split into two parts: "1905 - NORWEGIAN INDEPENDENCE - 2005" on the sides and "1 CROWN" at the bottom.
Obverse
In the center is the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wearing a crown. In the truncation of the portrait are the initials of the British sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley - "IRB". Around the edge are English inscriptions: the monarch's name "ELIZABETH II" on the left and the British Crown Dependency "ISLE OF MAN" and the year of issue "2005" on the right. At the beginning of each inscription is the heraldic symbol of the Isle of Man - a triskelion. Decorative raised beads run along the rim.