1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Olympics Beijing - Show jumper and Jade horse; silver proof issue)
Isle of Man • 1 Crown • Silver (.925) • 2008
- Denomination
- 1 Crown
- Issuer
- Isle of Man
- Struck
- 2008
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 28.28 g
- Diameter
- 38.61 mm
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Where it came from
Issued by the Isle of Man in 2008 to commemorate the Summer Olympic Games held in Beijing, this crown is part of a series celebrating the global sporting event. The silver proof issue specifically highlights equestrianism, honoring the show jumping discipline during a year when the Isle of Man Treasury authorized various commemorative coins to coincide with international Olympic themes.
The coin’s design features a prominent rendering of a show jumper in motion alongside the traditional aesthetic of a jade horse, a nod to Chinese cultural heritage. Produced with the high-relief finish characteristic of proof-quality commemorative coinage, the design aims to bridge the gap between the host nation’s artistic traditions and the competitive spirit of the Olympic games. It was marketed primarily to numismatists and collectors of sports memorabilia upon its release.
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