40th Anniversary Of The First Concorde Test Flight Isle Of Man 2009 1 Crown Legal Tender Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coin Uncirculated

Description

OWN THIS TRIBUTE TO THE NOW RETIRED CONCORDE WHICH MADE THE FIRST SUPERSONIC COMMERCIAL FLIGHT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, A MAJOR MILESTONE IN AVIATION HISTORY 

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Concorde history!

This listing is for one uncirculated:

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST CONCORDE TEST FLIGHT
Isle Of Man
2009 1 Crown Legal Tender Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coin Uncirculated

The diameter of this finely struck and detailed coin is 38.60 mm and it weighs 28.20 gms.

This coin (38.60 mm in diameter) is much larger than both USA quarter (24.26 mm in diameter) and USA half dollar (30.61 mm in diameter).

On 2 March, 1969, pilot Andre Turcat took Concorde on a flawless 27-minute maiden test flight. The flight marked the start of the supersonic era, and Concorde came to symbolise the best of British ingenuity.

In 2009, to mark the 40th anniversary of Concorde’s birth, the Isle of Man released a spectacular new coin showing the sleek Concorde aircraft in fight, as well as symbols of the five nations where it made its most appearances:
1-Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
2- Big Ben, London, England
3- Statue of Liberty, New york City, USA
4- Christ Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
5- Bahrain World Trade Centre, Manama, Bahrain.

This is a coin that will be treasured by coin collectors, air travel enthusiasts, and anyone who flew on Concorde or witnessed it in flight.

Since 1976 British Airways’ Concordes operated close to 50,000 flights, clocked up more than 140,000 flying hours and travelled some 140 million miles until on the 10th April 2003 British Airways announced that it’s Concorde fleet was to retire that October.

A final week of farewell flights saw Concorde flights at low altitude with over 650 competition winners and 350 special guests as it’s final passengers.

On the evening of October 23, 2003, the Queen consented to the illumination of Windsor Castle, as Concorde’s last ever west-bound commercial flight departed London, and flew overhead.  This is an honor normally restricted to major state events and visiting dignitaries.

The back shows a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS FSNAD.

Photos in this listing are enlarged to show details.

Pardon glare and reflections in photos – you can see my fingers and the camera lens reflected in the photos.

Coin may have superficial scratches and/or minor wear of finish and/or nicks from way these coins are stacked at the mint.

Coin may have minor spotting and/or oxidation.

Coin you receive may vary somewhat from that shown but will be in same general condition.

 Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Concorde history!

This world commemorative coin makes a great collectible gift for yourself or any collector.

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