1976 United States Bicentennial Silver Proof Manx Crown. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of US independence.

This silver crown features George Washington on the reverse and is struck from 0.925 fine silver. It was minted by The Pobjoy Mint in the Isle of Man. Only 30,000 coins were issued.

Queen's Visit to the United States

This coin was not only issued to celebrate the bicentenary of American independence, but also to mark the Queen's visit to the US.

During her trip, Queen Elizabeth II gifted the US with the Bicentennial Bell - a smaller sized version of the Liberty Bell. Both of the bells were produced at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London.

Obverse

The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.

ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II
1976

Reverse

The reverse features a bust of George Washington.

The legend reads:-

BICENTENARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
ONE CROWN

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£30.83
Product ID	7817
Stock Status

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	0.8400
Fineness/Carat	0.925 Sterling
Issue Limit	30000
Date	1976
Obverse Designer	Arnold Machin
Reverse Designer	Pobjoy Mint
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	Pobjoy Mint
Country	Isle of Man

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1976 United States Bicentenary Silver Proof Isle of Man Crown