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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Olympics Beijing - Olympic torch and stadium; silver proof issue
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#304256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A hand holding the Olympic Torch and Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' stadium in the background. 2008 is the Chinese 'Year of the Rat' and in the foreground this is represented in Chinese script and with an image of a rat.
Scripts: Chinese, 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 in Beijing, China, and features an image of the Olympic torch and stadium on its reverse side.
