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

1980 year
Copper-nickel 28.45 g 39 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
28.45 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#26482
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Triskeles at centre of assorted Olympic figures (including javelin, football, archery, discus, rowing)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY SECOND OLYMPIAD·MOSCOW·
ONE CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1980 Isle of Man Olympic 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a sailboat and the Olympic rings, commemorating the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Isle of Man to celebrate the Olympics, and it has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and Olympic memorabilia collectors.

Price

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

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