1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Olympic torch and stadium)
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 buildup to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. As a self-governing British Crown Dependency, the Isle of Man frequently issues commemorative coinage featuring thematic designs that celebrate major sporting events or cultural milestones significant to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
The coin features an artistic depiction of the Olympic stadium alongside the iconic Olympic torch, rendered in a style typical of the Pobjoy Mint, which has served as the exclusive mint for the Isle of Man for many decades. The design aimed to capture the anticipation surrounding the return of the games to London, emphasizing the themes of unity and athletic achievement that define the Olympic movement.
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