© Black Mountain Coins
© Black Mountain Coins
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Olympics, Asia; Yellow Titanium
2008 year| Titanium | 10 g | 36.10 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Titanium |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 36.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#346692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monuments, sports, animals and flag at center along face value at the bottom part; laurel crown and motto series.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLYMPIC
5 DOLLARS
PM
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Olympic series - Asia.The 2008 coin is produced in a dazzling Yellow Titanium representing the continent of Asia. The central image depicts two tennis players hitting a tennis ball over the Great Wall of China. In the foreground the Chinese symbol for lucky number eight appears on the left and a rat appears on the right, as 2008 is the Year of the Rat. At the top of the design the five stars from the flag of China appear next to an image of a dove symbolising the union of the Crown Victors of the Ancient Games.
It seems that Krauze listed this coins twice: under KM#383 and also under KM$414
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is made of yellow titanium, a unique and rare metal that gives the coin a distinctive color and durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Olympics, Asia; Yellow Titanium) 2008 coin.
