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One kilo silver coins commemorative of sport events

Sport eventGAMES OF THE 27th OLYMPIAD. SYDNEY 2000
Coin nameThe Sydney 2000 Olympic coin collection. Olympic kilo masterpiece
StateAustralia
LawCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1)
Date of issueApril 2000
Denomination30 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.002,502 (± 1,500)
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)101,00
Thickness (mm)14,60
EdgePlain edge with the inscriptions "1 KILO 999 SILVER" and "GAMES OF THE XXVII OLYMPIAD" evenly spaced around the edge, with each inscription followed by an image of the Sydney 2000 Games "Millennium Man" logo, to read with the reverse of the coin facing up.
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)20.000
MintRoyal Australian Mint
Picture
Reverse A circle, immediately inside the rim, comprising depictions of athletes participating in the 28 Olympic sports of Sydney 2000 (clockwise, from top: Badminton, Boxing, Aquatics, Football, Rowing, Fencing, Baseball, Taekwondo, Triathlon, Equestrian, Basketball, Tennis, Canoe/Kayak, Wrestling, Softball, Table Tennis, Athletics, Shooting, Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Archery, Gymnastics, Cycling, Hockey, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Handball, Sailing) superimposed on a representation of flames that, in turn, surround a representation of the Sydney 2000 Olympic logo printed in Olympic colours.
Reverse authorStuart Devlin (Australia)
Obverse In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB". Inscriptions along the rim divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA 2000", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
Obverse authorIan Rank-Broadley (UK)
CoA04004/20.000

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Sport event2002 FIFA WORLD CUP. SOUTH KOREA & JAPAN
Coin nameFootball World's Cup 2002
StateRussia
LawN/A
Date of issue5 April 2002
Denomination100 rubles
Metal, finenessSilver 900/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.111,12 (± 4,0)
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)100,00 (± 0,80)
Thickness (mm)15,00 (± 0,60)
Edge360 corrugations
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)500
MintSaint Petersburg
Picture
Reverse In the centre, on the stylised surface of a football: outlines of the Republic of Korea and Japan on the globe sphere; an inscription along the rim divided by dots in Russian characters "FOOTBALL WORLD'S CUP" and "REPUBLIC OF KOREA JAPAN".
Around, six footballers with balls during games, the names of countries and the years in which the teams of these countries won the football World's Cup in russian characters: at the top "FRANCE 1998" then, clockwise, "GERMANY 1990 1954 1974", "URUGUAY 1930 1950", "ITALY 1934 1938 1982", "ENGLAND 1966", "ARGENTINA 1978 1986", "BRAZIL 1958 1962 1970 1994".
Lower, at the bottom, the date "2002".
Reverse authorsA.V. Baklanov (Russia), A.D. Shablykin (Russia)
Obverse In the centre, within a circular geometric ornament: the emblem of the Bank of Russia (the two-headed eagle with wings down; lower, the semicircular inscription in Russian characters "BANK OF RUSSIA") framed by a circle of dots.
Inscriptions along the rim divided by dots: at the top "ONE HUNDRED RUBLES" in Russian characters; at the bottom "Ag 900 • 2002 • 1 Kg.", the letters to the left indicate the metal sign and the fineness, in the centre the year of issue, to the right the fine metal content and the mint trade mark.
Obverse authorN/A
CoAThe coin has no Certificate of Authenticity.

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Sport eventGAMES OF THE 28th OLYMPIAD. ATHENS 2004
Coin nameDie 1-Kilo-Silber-Gedenkmuenze zu den Olympischen Spielen 2004
StateBelarus
LawN/A
Date of issue24 August 2004
Denomination1.000 roubles
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.000,00
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)100,00
Thickness (mm)N/D
EdgePlain. Inscription 096/650
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)650
MintB.H. Mayer’s Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, Karlsfeld, Germany
Picture
Reverse In the centre, against a background of colonnade, image of Hellene on chariot, driving a team of four horses. At the top: inscriptions in two lines, in Greek characters"ATHENS" and in Russian characters "OLYMPIC GAMES". At the bottom, inscription "2004".
Reverse authorW. Wronski (Poland)
Obverse In the centre, within a circular geometric ornament: the relief of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus. Beneath, alloy standard "Ag 999" and year of issue "2004". Inscriptions along the rim in Russian characters: at the top "REPUBLIC OF BELARUS", at the bottom "ONE THOUSAND ROUBLES".
Obverse authorS. Zaskevitch (Belarus)
CoA096/650

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Sport event2006 FIFA WORLD CUP. GERMANY
Coin nameThe Commemorative Silver Coin of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany
StateChina
LawN/A
Date of issue18 January 2005
Denomination300 yuan
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.000,00
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)100,00
Thickness (mm)N/A
EdgeContinuously milled
QualityBrilliant Uncirculated
Mintage (pcs)3.000
MintShanghai Mint
Picture
Reverse In the centre, on the stylised surface of a football: the FIFA World Cup trophy; the inscription "2006 FIFA World Cup Germany" in Chinese characters. Around the rim of the design, footballers during games. At the bottom, the face value 300 yuan.
Reverse authorN/A
Obverse In the centre, the logo of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (colored). At the top, the title of the PRC. At the bottom, the issuance year 2005.
Obverse authorN/A
CoA2.658/3.000

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Sport event18th COMMONWEALTH GAMES. MELBOURNE 2006
Coin name$30 One Kilo Fine Silver Coin
StateAustralia
LawCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3)
Date of issueSeptember 2005
Denomination30 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.002,50 (± 1,50)
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)100,10
Thickness (mm)14,60
EdgeContinuously milled
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)500
MintRoyal Australian Mint
Picture
Reverse In the centre, a design consisting of: the logo of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games; a representation of the Southern Cross; a background of halo patterns with lines across the designs. Around the rim of the design: pictograms of 16 Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games sports, with each image depicted inside a halo ring (clockwise, from top: Squash, Table Tennis, Aquatics, Basketball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Badminton, Hockey, Shooting, Triathlon, Weightlifting, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Boxing, Cycling, Rugby 7s).
Reverse authorPeter Soobik (Australia)
Obverse In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB". Inscriptions along the rim divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA 2006", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
Obverse authorIan Rank-Broadley (UK)
CoA215/500

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Sport event2006 FIFA WORLD CUP. GERMANY
Coin nameSoccer World Cup Germany 2006
StateLiberia
LawN/A
Date of issue2006
Denomination1 × 40 dollars; 12 × 5 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.000,00
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)120,00
Thickness (mm)N/A
EdgePlain
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)1.000
MintN/A
Picture
Reverse Central coin.
In the centre, on the outiline of Germany on the globe sphere: a football player playing the ball; to the right, the inscription "2006". Along the rim: on the left, the inscriprion "FOR SOCCER WORLD CUP", on the right "GERMANY".
Surrounding coins.
12 jigsaw coins, each one representing the coat of arms and the name of a city hosting the World Cup, and the football stadium. The cities are: Hamburg, Hanover, Berlin, Leipzig, Nuremberg, Cologne, Kaiserslautern, Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund.
Reverse authorN/A
Obverse Central coin.
A circular geometric ornament along the rim. In the centre: the emblem of Liberia; on the left the inscription "20", and on the right the inscription "06". On top, the inscription "REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA"; on bottom, the inscriprion "40 DOLLARS".
Surounding coins.
In the centre: the emblem of Liberia; on the left the inscription "20", and on the right the inscription "06". On top, the inscription "REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA"; on bottom, the inscriprion "5 DOLLARS".
Obverse authorN/A
CoA481/1.000

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Sport event15th ASIAN GAMES. DOHA 2006
Coin nameSports Montage. 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin
StateQatar
LawN/A
Date of issue2006
Denomination300 riyal
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.001,00
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)101,00
Thickness (mm)N/A
EdgePlain
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)5.000
MintPerth Mint
Picture
Reverse A circle, immediately inside the rim, comprising depictions of athletes participating in the some of the sports of Doha 2006 (clockwise, from top: Gymnastics, Swimming, Fencing, Football, Athletics, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Karate, Weightlifting, Canoe-Kayak, Diving, Badminton, Archery, Handball, Cycling, Boxing) that surround a representation of the Doha 2006 Asian Games logo printed in colours.
Reverse authorN/A
Obverse In the centre: the Coat of Arms of Qatar (a ship -dhow- sailing on sea waves beside an island with two palm trees, all enclosed between two crossed bent swords). Inscriptions along the rim: at the top "STATE OF QATAR"; at the bottom ""1 KILO 999 SILVER 300 RIYAL 2006".
Obverse authorN/A
CoA0442/5.000

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Sport eventGAMES OF THE 29th OLYMPIAD. BEIJING 2008
Coin nameDie 1-Kilo-Silber-Gedenkmuenze zu den Olympischen Spielen 2008
StateBelarus
LawN/A
Date of issue29 December 2006
Denomination1.000 roubles
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.000
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)100,00
Thickness (mm)N/D
EdgePlain. Inscription 0115/650
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)650
MintB.H. Mayer’s Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, Karlsfeld, Germany
Picture
Reverse In the center, in Russian characters: the inscription, horizontal into three lines, "OLYMPIC GAMES 2008". In the circle, in Russian characters: "TRACK-AND-FIELD ATHLETICS". On the perimeter: against a background ornamental fabric, the stylized images of running athletes.
Reverse authorN/A
Obverse Within the circular geometric ornament: the relief of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus. Beneath: alloy standard "Ag 999" and year of issue "2006". Inscriptions along the rim, in Russian characters: at the top "REPUBLIC OF BELARUS", at the bottom "ONE THOUSAND ROUBLES".
Obverse authorS. Zaskevich (Belarus)
CoA115/650

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Sport eventGAMES OF THE 21st WINTER OLYMPIAD. VANCOUVER 2010
Coin name2007 $250 Silver Coin. Early Canada
StateCanada
LawN/A
Date of issue24 February 2007
Denomination250 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 9.999/10.000
Total weight (gr)1.000
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)101,60
Thickness (mm)N/D
EdgePlain
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)2.500
MintRoyal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne
Picture
Reverse Canada’s diverse and abundant wildlife play the central role in the coin’s design: a grizzly bear with a salmon in its mouth to represent the west coast, a plains bison for the prairies, a moose and a beaver for the central and eastern regions and a wolf and caribou for the north. The First Peoples are represented in this design, both as individuals and through their distinctive building forms which were influenced by the geography, climate and the available building materials: the totem pole is found on the left side of the coin and represents the West Coast, the tipi is placed centrally in the design to represent the prairies, the wigwam is placed to the right side of the coin to represent Eastern Canada, and the inukshuk of the North is placed near the top of the design. This coin design also displays Canada’s rugged geography. The left side of the coin represents the West Coast with both ocean and mountains, while centrally the design conveys both Prairies and inland waters. To the right side of the coin is the rugged East Coast Ocean which then transforms into the barren lands of the North.
The inscription "CANADA" on bottom.
Reverse authorStanley Witten (Canada)
Obverse In the centre: on the right the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the initials "SB" on the bottom left-hand corner of the neckline, on the left the official Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games emblem.
The inscriptions "250 DOLLARS • ELIZABETH II" and "2007" along the circumference of the coin to the top left, right and bottom, respectively.
Obverse authorSusanna Blunt (Canada)
CoA0484/2.500

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Sport eventGAMES OF THE 29th OLYMPIAD. BEIJING 2008
Coin nameThe official precious metal commemorative coin programme for the games of the XXIX Olympiad. Series II. 1 Kilogram Silver Coin
StateChina
LawN/A
Date of issue20 June 2007
Denomination300 yuan
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)N/D
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)100,00
Thickness (mm)N/D
EdgeMilled
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)20.008
MintShanghai Mint, Shenyang Mint, Shenzhen Guobao Mint
Picture
Reverse The reverse side features two very distinct ancient Chinese sporting images on the coin: at the bottom, the coin features ancient Chinese dragon boat racing, with four muscular racers paddling their way to victory aboard the boat; at the top of the coin there is a pack of horses racing against each other.
Reverse authorZhou Jian (China)
Obverse The obverse design features the title of in Chinese wording "People's Republic of China". Featured prominently in the center of the coin is the official 2008 Beijing Olympics logo, surrounded by two ancient Chinese dragons intertwining and facing the logo.
Obverse authorYu Min (China), Sun Jiaying (China)
CoA16.279/20.008

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Sport event2007 RUGBY WORLD CUP. FRANCE
Coin name50€ Silver Brilliant Uncirculated
StateFrance
LawN/A
Date of issueSeptember 2007
Denomination50 Euro
Metal, finenessSilver 950/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.000,00
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)N/A
Thickness (mm)N/A
EdgePlain
QualityBrilliant Uncirculated
Mintage (pcs)299
MintMonnaie de Paris
Picture
Reverse The reverse features a design depicting two rugby players in action.
Reverse authorAtelier de Gravure
Obverse The obverse portrays rugby posts along with the International Rugby Board official logo.
Obverse authorAtelier de Gravure
CoA081/299

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Sport eventGAMES OF THE 29th OLYMPIAD. BEIJING 2008
Coin nameThe official precious metal commemorative coin programme for the games of the XXIX Olympiad. Series III. 1 Kilogram Silver Coin
StateChina
LawN/A
Date of issue20 March 2008
Denomination300 yuan
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)N/D
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)100,00
Thickness (mm)N/D
EdgeMilled
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)20.008
MintShanghai Mint, Shenyang Mint, Shenzhen Guobao Mint
Picture
Reverse The reverse features Chinese folk sports: a battle of Tug-of-War in the foreground, and Chinese shadow boxing (Tai-chi) in the background.
Reverse authorZhou Jian (China)
Obverse The obverse design features the title of in Chinese wording "People's Republic of China". Featured prominently in the center of the coin is the official 2008 Beijing Olympics logo, surrounded by two ancient Chinese dragons intertwining and facing the logo.
Obverse authorYu Min (China), Sun Jiaying (China)
CoA17.043/20.008

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Sport eventGAMES OF THE 21st WINTER OLYMPIAD. VANCOUVER 2010
Coin name2008 $250 Silver Coin. Towards Confederation
StateCanada
LawN/A
Date of issue20 March 2008
Denomination250 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 9.999/10.000
Total weight (gr)1.000
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)101,60
Thickness (mm)N/D
EdgePlain
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)2.500
MintRoyal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne
Picture
Reverse The design flows from east to west beginning in 1534 symbolized by a portrait of Jacques Cartier and the cross claiming the land for France. Just below the portrait is an astrolabe representing Samuel de Champlain and his explorations. A rendition of the tall ship represents the British influence and the underlying French-English current that continues to this day. This leads the eye to the centre of the design which features Lower Fort Garry and the Red River Cart which was a means of transportation over land and on water. We see the Métis flag featuring the infinity symbol representing the coming together of the two distinct cultures: European and the indigenous North American. To the lower left to the design are the Voyageurs travelling by canoe over the rapids which represents the development of the fur trade in Canada. Another major Canadian industry is represented by the salmon swimming upstream. Above the Voyageur are images of David Thompson and Alexander Mackenzie representing the exploration and mapping of Canada to the Pacific Coast. Beside Mackenzie is an image of Fort Langley representing the West coast and trading posts. Above Mackenzie is a logging theme representing a significant industry of the time which utilize the river system for transportation. The design comes full circle with the image Province House in Prince Edward Island in 1867 where the Fathers of Confederation met.
The inscription "CANADA" on bottom.
Reverse authorSusan Taylor (Canada)
Obverse In the centre: on the right the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the initials "SB" on the bottom left-hand corner of the neckline, on the left the official Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games emblem.
The inscriptions "250 DOLLARS", "ELIZABETH II" and "2008" along the circumference of the coin, divided by dots, to the top left, right and bottom, respectively.
Obverse authorSusanna Blunt (Canada)
CoA1.134/2.500

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Sport event21st OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND 10th PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES. VANCOUVER 2010
Coin name2009 $250 Silver Coin. Surviving the Flood
StateCanada
LawN/A
Date of issue21 November 2008
Denomination250 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 9.999/10.000
Total weight (gr)1.000
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)101,60
Thickness (mm)N/D
EdgePlain
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)1.500
MintRoyal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne
Picture
Reverse In ancient times, a great flood happened that threatened the survival of the Squamish people. The people banded together in canoes (joined together, barge-like), and tied them canoes to En cheki (now called Mount Garibaldi) so they wouldn't drift away. An eagle caught salmon and dropped the fish into the canoes, giving the Squamish people sustenance and ensuring their survival.
This story depicts the power of many working together. It also illustrates the power, connection and interdependence between man and nature.
Reverse authorXwa Lack tun [Rick Harry] (Canada)
Obverse In the centre: on the right the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the initials "SB" on the bottom left-hand corner of the neckline, on the left the official Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games emblem.
The inscriptions "250 DOLLARS", "CANADA", "ELIZABETH II" and "2009" along the circumference of the coin, divided by dots, to the left, top, right and bottom, respectively.
Obverse authorSusanna Blunt (Canada)
CoA0331/1.500

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Sport event2008 UEFA EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND
Coin nameSoccer 2008 Europe. 1 Kg Silver
StateLiberia
LawN/A
Date of issue2008
Denomination100 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.000,00
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)120,00
Thickness (mm)N/A
EdgeMilled
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)1.000
MintN/A
Picture
Reverse A circular geometric ornament along the rim.
In the centre: a map of Europe, with circles highlighting the capital cities. The maps of Austria and Switzerland are highlighted too.
Under the map, the inscription "EUROPEAN".
On the right a football stadium.
On top a modern cruise ship, on left a sailing ship, on bottom a catamaran. Near the sailing ship, a wind rose.
Along the rim, 16 circles, with the acronyms of the teams qualified to the championship. From top, clockwise: RUS (Russia), PL (Poland), TR (Turkey), F (France), A (Austria), S (Sweden), GR (Greece), NL (Netherlands), D (Germany), P (Portugal), RO (Romania), E (Spain), CH (Switzerland), I (Italy), HR (Croatia), and CZ (Czech Republic).
On the left a football with the letters C S S A. Between the circles, the letters: C A E H N I O I P S C P M O R H. All the letters and the inscription "EUROPEAN" are the anagram of the sentence: "EUROPEAN SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP A S" (A for Austria and S for Switzerland).
Reverse authorN/A
Obverse A circular geometric ornament along the rim.
In the centre: the emblem of Liberia; on the left the inscription "20", and on the right the inscription "08". On top, the inscription "REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA"; on bottom, the inscriprion "100 DOLLARS".
Obverse authorN/A
CoA0473/1.000
With the same number of CoA, I own a series of 16 gold coins representing the qualified teams.

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Sport eventGAMES OF THE 21st WINTER OLYMPIAD. VANCOUVER 2010
Coin name2009 $250 Silver Coin. Modern Canada
StateCanada
LawN/A
Date of issue18 May 2009
Denomination250 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 9.999/10.000
Total weight (gr)1.000
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)101,60
Thickness (mm)N/D
EdgePlain
QualityProof
Mintage (pcs)2.500
MintRoyal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne
Picture
Reverse Transformation and fusion are the soul of Vancouver, a place where nature and culture are in a constant state of change and growth. Water, in all its forms, is everywhere. It nourishes, cleanses, and gives beauty to the province's ever changing Sea-to-Sky region - and to all of canada. Across the country, towns and cities reflect the same energy as their natural environments and cultures from around the world come together in a fusion of fresh ideas and possibilities.
The reverse attempts to illustrate the diverse attributes of the area that will play host to the Olympics. It features both nature and technology, with nature being represented with aspects of water like rain. Nature is also portrayed with trees and landscape of the country. Technology is portrayed with images of train tracks, a bridge, a cityscape and power lines.
Reverse authorDesign team of the Vancouver Organizing Commitee (Canada)
Obverse In the centre: on the right the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the initials "SB" on the bottom left-hand corner of the neckline, on the left the official Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games emblem.
The inscriptions "250 DOLLARS • ELIZABETH II" and "2009" along the circumference of the coin to the top left, right and bottom, respectively.
Obverse authorSusanna Blunt (Canada)
CoA0728/2.500

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