The Isle of Man Treasury has issued fractional gold Crown pieces tied to sporting themes since the 1980s, producing a steady stream of small-denomination bullion and collector issues that rarely see circulation. This alpine skiing piece belongs to a broader run of Winter Olympics-related issues the Treasury released around the Sochi 2014 Games — one of dozens of themed fractions produced that year across multiple sports.
At 1.24 g of .9999 fine gold, the specification matches the one-fortieth troy ounce standard favored by several small sovereign issuers during this period to hit accessible retail price points.
The Isle of Man Treasury has issued fractional gold Crown pieces tied to sporting themes since the 1980s, producing a steady stream of small-denomination bullion and collector issues that rarely see circulation. This alpine skiing piece belongs to a broader run of Winter Olympics-related issues the Treasury released around the Sochi 2014 Games — one of dozens of themed fractions produced that year across multiple sports.
At 1.24 g of .9999 fine gold, the specification matches the one-fortieth troy ounce standard favored by several small sovereign issuers during this period to hit accessible retail price points.