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The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russia. The Moscow Olympics were the first Olympic games to be held in a socialist country.
The Isle of Man, also known simply as Mann, is a self-governing Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann and is represented by a Lieutenant Governor.
Obverse
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Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Lettering around outside, mint mark of Pobjoy Mint (PM) and date below. ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II |
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Reverse
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11 athletes representing summer Olympic sports (Boxing, Athletics, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Cycling etc.) surround the Manx triskelion. TWENTY SECOND OLYMPIAD MOSCOW |
Edge |
1 Crown
2nd portrait
1980 Olympic Games
Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics
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KM# 65
1980 Olympic Games
Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Thickness | 3.17 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Pobjoy Mint (PM)
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