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

1980 year
Gold (.9999) 39.94 g 38.61 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
Gold (.9999)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#366886
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY SECOND OLYMPICS·MOSCOW
·ONE CROWN·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1980 Isle of Man Olympic Gold Proof 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design depicting a sprinter crossing the finish line, which was specifically created for the coin to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Russia.