The Isle of Man has issued commemorative coinage for virtually every Olympic Games since the 1980s, making it one of the most prolific non-participating jurisdictions in the commemorative market. This sailing piece is one of dozens of sport-specific issues the Manx government released ahead of London 2012 — a program so extensive it functioned more as a licensing operation than a numismatic series.
Struck a full year before the Games themselves, as was standard practice for the program's distribution lead time.
The Isle of Man has issued commemorative coinage for virtually every Olympic Games since the 1980s, making it one of the most prolific non-participating jurisdictions in the commemorative market. This sailing piece is one of dozens of sport-specific issues the Manx government released ahead of London 2012 — a program so extensive it functioned more as a licensing operation than a numismatic series.
Struck a full year before the Games themselves, as was standard practice for the program's distribution lead time.