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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Olympics Beijing - Slalom rowers and Summer palace; 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#304273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A canoe slalom with Beijing's Summer Palace 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 features a unique design that combines two different themes: the Summer Palace in Beijing, China, and slalom rowers competing in the 2008 Olympics. This coin was issued as a silver proof issue, meaning that it was struck multiple times to create a highly detailed and polished finish, making it a sought-after collector's item.
