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One kilo silver coins commemorative of sport events
Sport event | GAMES OF THE 27th OLYMPIAD. SYDNEY 2000 |
Coin name | The Sydney 2000 Olympic coin collection. Olympic kilo masterpiece |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1) |
Date of issue | April 2000 |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain 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. |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 20.000 |
Mint | Royal Australian Mint |
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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.
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Reverse author | Stuart Devlin (Australia) |
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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".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 04004/20.000 |
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Sport event | 2002 FIFA WORLD CUP. SOUTH KOREA & JAPAN |
Coin name | Football World's Cup 2002 |
State | Russia |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 5 April 2002 |
Denomination | 100 rubles |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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) |
Edge | 360 corrugations |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 500 |
Mint | Saint Petersburg |
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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".
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Reverse authors | A.V. Baklanov (Russia), A.D. Shablykin (Russia) |
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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.
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Obverse author | N/A |
CoA | The coin has no Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Sport event | GAMES OF THE 28th OLYMPIAD. ATHENS 2004 |
Coin name | Die 1-Kilo-Silber-Gedenkmuenze zu den Olympischen Spielen 2004 |
State | Belarus |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 24 August 2004 |
Denomination | 1.000 roubles |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain. Inscription 096/650 |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 650 |
Mint | B.H. Mayer’s Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, Karlsfeld, Germany |
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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".
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Reverse author | W. Wronski (Poland) |
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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".
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Obverse author | S. Zaskevitch (Belarus) |
CoA | 096/650 |
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Sport event | 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP. GERMANY |
Coin name | The Commemorative Silver Coin of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany |
State | China |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 18 January 2005 |
Denomination | 300 yuan |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Continuously milled |
Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 3.000 |
Mint | Shanghai Mint |
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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.
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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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.
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Obverse author | N/A |
CoA | 2.658/3.000 |
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Sport event | 18th COMMONWEALTH GAMES. MELBOURNE 2006 |
Coin name | $30 One Kilo Fine Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3) |
Date of issue | September 2005 |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Continuously milled |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 500 |
Mint | Royal Australian Mint |
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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).
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Reverse author | Peter Soobik (Australia) |
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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".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 215/500 |
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Sport event | 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP. GERMANY |
Coin name | Soccer World Cup Germany 2006 |
State | Liberia |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 2006 |
Denomination | 1 × 40 dollars; 12 × 5 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 1.000 |
Mint | N/A |
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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.
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Reverse author | N/A |
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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".
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Obverse author | N/A |
CoA | 481/1.000 |
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Sport event | 15th ASIAN GAMES. DOHA 2006 |
Coin name | Sports Montage. 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin |
State | Qatar |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 2006 |
Denomination | 300 riyal |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
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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.
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Reverse author | N/A |
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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".
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Obverse author | N/A |
CoA | 0442/5.000 |
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Sport event | GAMES OF THE 29th OLYMPIAD. BEIJING 2008 |
Coin name | Die 1-Kilo-Silber-Gedenkmuenze zu den Olympischen Spielen 2008 |
State | Belarus |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 29 December 2006 |
Denomination | 1.000 roubles |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain. Inscription 0115/650 |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 650 |
Mint | B.H. Mayer’s Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, Karlsfeld, Germany |
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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.
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Reverse author | N/A |
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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".
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Obverse author | S. Zaskevich (Belarus) |
CoA | 115/650 |
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Sport event | GAMES OF THE 21st WINTER OLYMPIAD. VANCOUVER 2010 |
Coin name | 2007 $250 Silver Coin. Early Canada |
State | Canada |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 24 February 2007 |
Denomination | 250 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 2.500 |
Mint | Royal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne |
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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.
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Reverse author | Stanley Witten (Canada) |
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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.
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Obverse author | Susanna Blunt (Canada) |
CoA | 0484/2.500 |
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Sport event | GAMES OF THE 29th OLYMPIAD. BEIJING 2008 |
Coin name | The official precious metal commemorative coin programme
for the games of the XXIX Olympiad. Series II. 1 Kilogram Silver Coin |
State | China |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 20 June 2007 |
Denomination | 300 yuan |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 20.008 |
Mint | Shanghai Mint, Shenyang Mint, Shenzhen Guobao Mint |
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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.
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Reverse author | Zhou Jian (China) |
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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.
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Obverse author | Yu Min (China), Sun Jiaying (China) |
CoA | 16.279/20.008 |
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Sport event | 2007 RUGBY WORLD CUP. FRANCE |
Coin name | 50€ Silver Brilliant Uncirculated |
State | France |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | September 2007 |
Denomination | 50 Euro |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain |
Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 299 |
Mint | Monnaie de Paris |
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The reverse features a design depicting two rugby players in action.
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Reverse author | Atelier de Gravure |
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The obverse portrays rugby posts along with the International Rugby Board official logo.
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Obverse author | Atelier de Gravure |
CoA | 081/299 |
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Sport event | GAMES OF THE 29th OLYMPIAD. BEIJING 2008 |
Coin name | The official precious metal commemorative coin programme
for the games of the XXIX Olympiad. Series III. 1 Kilogram Silver Coin |
State | China |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 20 March 2008 |
Denomination | 300 yuan |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 20.008 |
Mint | Shanghai Mint, Shenyang Mint, Shenzhen Guobao Mint |
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The reverse features Chinese folk sports: a battle of Tug-of-War in the foreground, and Chinese shadow boxing
(Tai-chi) in the background.
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Reverse author | Zhou Jian (China) |
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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.
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Obverse author | Yu Min (China), Sun Jiaying (China) |
CoA | 17.043/20.008 |
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Sport event | GAMES OF THE 21st WINTER OLYMPIAD. VANCOUVER 2010 |
Coin name | 2008 $250 Silver Coin. Towards Confederation |
State | Canada |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 20 March 2008 |
Denomination | 250 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 2.500 |
Mint | Royal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne |
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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.
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Reverse author | Susan Taylor (Canada) |
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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.
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Obverse author | Susanna Blunt (Canada) |
CoA | 1.134/2.500 |
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Sport event | 21st OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND 10th PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES. VANCOUVER 2010 |
Coin name | 2009 $250 Silver Coin. Surviving the Flood |
State | Canada |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 21 November 2008 |
Denomination | 250 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 1.500 |
Mint | Royal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne |
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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.
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Reverse author | Xwa Lack tun [Rick Harry] (Canada) |
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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.
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Obverse author | Susanna Blunt (Canada) |
CoA | 0331/1.500 |
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Sport event | 2008 UEFA EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND |
Coin name | Soccer 2008 Europe. 1 Kg Silver |
State | Liberia |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 2008 |
Denomination | 100 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 1.000 |
Mint | N/A |
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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).
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Reverse author | N/A |
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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".
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Obverse author | N/A |
CoA | 0473/1.000
With the same number of CoA, I own a series of 16 gold coins representing
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Sport event | GAMES OF THE 21st WINTER OLYMPIAD. VANCOUVER 2010 |
Coin name | 2009 $250 Silver Coin. Modern Canada |
State | Canada |
Law | N/A |
Date of issue | 18 May 2009 |
Denomination | 250 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 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 |
Edge | Plain |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage (pcs) | 2.500 |
Mint | Royal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne |
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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.
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Reverse author | Design team of the Vancouver Organizing Commitee (Canada) |
Obverse
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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.
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Obverse author | Susanna Blunt (Canada) |
CoA | 0728/2.500 |
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