The XXVIII Olympics were held in Australia in 2000, and world coins from many nations were issued to mark the event. This particular piece features runners. Would make a nice gift for collectors of Olympic or world coins.
These cards come to us from the host country, are written in German and you can buy a card representing one four country group or buy the entire eight card set at a reduced price. These cards of Brilliant Uncirculated world coins would make a fantastic gift for any soccer (football) enthusiast or collector of world coins.
The XXVIII Olympiad, held in Athens, Greece was the first time since the first modern Olympics were revived in Athens in the summer games of 1896 that the games returned to their country of ancient origin. The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. These games were the first modern Summer Olympic Games and the first Games since Roman emperor Theodosius I banned the Ancient Olympic Games in 393 as part of the Christian campaign against paganism.
Issued in 1999 by Gibraltar as part of a series of uncirculated Crowns commemorating the Olympic games in Sydney. This piece features the ritual of the bearing of the torch, in this instance through the Australian outback, as the particular event to honor. If you are a fan of the outback or a world coins collector then this coin would make a great addition to your collection.
Issued in 1999 by Gibraltar as part of a series of uncirculated Crowns commemorating the Olympic games in Sydney. This piece features the rowing competition as the sport of honor. If you are a fan of the outback or a world coins collector then this coin would make a great addition to your collection.
Isle of Man – Centenary of the TT Motorcycle Races – Stanley Woods – 1 Crown – 2007 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Stanley Woods was the Irish motorcyclist who won the event ten times in his career.
Isle of Man – Centenary of the TT Motorcycle Races – 1 Crown – 2007 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Geoff Duke , a British racer who dominated motorcycle racing during the 1950s and won the TT motorcycle races five times.
Isle of Man – Centenary of the TT Motorcycle Races – Joey Dunlop – 1 Crown – 2007 – Brilliant Uncirculated — Joey Dunlop MBE OBE had an incomparable 26 TT Motorcycle race wins between 1976 and 2000 on machines from 125cc to 1000cc. During that time period, Joey was the undisputed “King of the Mountain.” Tragically, he was killed while racing in Estonia in 2000.
Isle of Man – Centenary of the TT Motorcycle Races – 1 Crown – 2007 – Brilliant Uncirculated — Mike Hailwood, known as “Mike the Bike” because of his natural riding ability, regarded by many as possibly the greatest racer of all time. By 1967 he had won twelve times on the infamous island mountain course.
Isle of Man – Centenary of the TT Motorcycle Races – Charlie Collier – 1 Crown – 2007 – Brilliant Uncirculated — Charlie Collier was the British motorcyclists who won the first single cylinder class race in 1907.
Isle of Man – Centenary of the TT Motorcycle Races – Dave Molyneux – 50 Pence – 2007 – Brilliant Uncirculated — Dave Molyneux is the fastest ever sidecar driver around the TT Motorcycle courses.
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