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Description
The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIII Olympic Winter Games, was a multi-sport event which was celebrated from February 14, through February 24, 1980 in Lake Placid, New York, United States of America. This was the second time the Upstate New York village hosted the Games, after 1932.
Obverse
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2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Lettering around outside, date below. ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II |
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Reverse
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11 athletes representing winter Olympic sports (Ski jumping, Figure skating, Bobsleigh, Ice hockey, Biathlon, Speed skating etc.) surround the Manx triskelion. WINTER OLYMPICS LAKE PLACID U.S.A. |
| Edge |
1 Crown
2nd portrait
1980 Olympic Games
Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics
Subscribe series
KM# 64
1980 Olympic Games
Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
| Material | Cupronickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.17 mm |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Pobjoy Mint (PM)
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