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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Olympics Beijing - Show jumper and Jade horse; 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#304268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A show jumper with Jade horse head from the Han dynasty in the background. 2008 is the Chinese 'Yeat 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 features a unique design that combines two different themes: the Olympic Games and the Isle of Man's rich history of horse breeding and show jumping. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a show jumper riding a horse, with the Olympic rings and the Beijing skyline in the background. This coin was issued in 2008 to commemorate the Beijing Olympics and is a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and sports fans alike.
