1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Olympic torch and stadium) 2008 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Olympic torch and stadium) 2008 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Olympic torch and stadium) 2008 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Olympic torch and stadium

2008 year
Gold plated copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#82828
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Hand holding Olympic torch with stadium in background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OLYMPIC - CHINA
ONE
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 2008 Summer Olympics, which were held in Beijing, China. The coin's design features the Olympic torch and stadium, and the gold plating gives it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance.