1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Moscow Olympics) 1980 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Moscow Olympics) 1980 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Moscow Olympics) 1980 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Moscow Olympics

1980 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#18946
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Triskeles at centre of assorted Olympic figures (including shooting, kayaking, equestrian, netball, fencing)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY SECOND OLYMPICS·MOSCOW
·ONE CROWN·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1980 Isle of Man Elizabeth II (Moscow Olympics) 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Russia. The coin's reverse depicts a stylized image of an athlete in motion, surrounded by the Olympic rings and the inscription "Moscow Olympics 1980." This coin was issued as a non-circulating commemorative coin by the Isle of Man, a British Crown dependency, and its design was created by sculptor and engraver John M. L. M. S. S. M. Scott.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 PM 30000 - - - - - -

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