1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Cyclist on Great Wall of China)
Isle of Man • 1 Crown • Gold plated copper-nickel • 2008
- Denomination
- 1 Crown
- Issuer
- Isle of Man
- Struck
- 2008
- Composition
- Gold plated copper-nickel
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 28.28 g
- Diameter
- 38.6 mm
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Where it came from
This 2008 Isle of Man crown was minted to commemorate the Beijing Summer Olympics, an event that marked a significant moment in global sports history. Issued by the Pobjoy Mint, which has a long-standing relationship with the Isle of Man for its commemorative coinage, the piece was designed to appeal to both numismatists and Olympic enthusiasts by featuring the host nation's most iconic architectural landmark.
The design highlights a cyclist navigating a section of the Great Wall of China, emphasizing the integration of modern athletic competition with ancient cultural heritage. Like many coins in the Isle of Man's long-running series of commemorative crowns, this issue was intended as a celebratory token of the games, reflecting the mint's tradition of producing thematic currency that captures specific historical milestones.
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