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5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Bobsledding
1993 year| Copper-nickel | 26.5 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 5 Crowns |
| Currency | Crown (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#22921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Bobsledding team inside circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XVII WINTER OLYMPICS
B
LILLEHAMMER 1994
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1993 Turks and Caicos Islands Elizabeth II (Bobsledding) 5 Crowns coin is unique in that it features a bobsledding theme, which is not a common design element on coins. This coin was issued to commemorate the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, and it showcases the British Overseas Territory's connection to the Winter Olympics. Additionally, the coin's copper-nickel composition and 26.5g weight make it a distinctive and collectible piece.
