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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Olympics, Gold Proof
| Uitgever | Isle of Man |
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| Jaar | 1980 |
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| Referentie(s) | KM#65b, Schön#62b |
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| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | The central field features the Isle of Man's triskelion symbol — three armoured legs conjoined at the centre — surrounded by a dynamic composition of athletic figures representing events of the XXII Moscow Olympiad, including weightlifting, hammer throw, cycling, and gymnastics. The legend TWENTY SECOND OLYMPICS·MOSCOW arcs along the upper rim, with ONE CROWN inscribed along the lower rim. The design is executed in high relief with a proof finish. |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
The Isle of Man issued an aggressive series of gold proof crowns around the 1980 Moscow Olympics, capitalizing on the commemorative coin boom that followed the success of similar programs tied to the 1976 Montreal Games. The timing was awkward: the United States and several allies were mid-boycott over the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, meaning the Isle of Man was commemorating an event many Western nations were actively refusing to attend.
The .9999 fineness is notable — finer than the standard .9167 gold used in most contemporary British Commonwealth issues, a deliberate marketing distinction aimed at bullion-conscious collectors.