British Virgin Islands 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics Silver Golf Colour Coin

  

SHOP STAMPS - PRESENTATION PACKS. SHOP STAMPS - FIRST DAY COVERS. British Virgin Islands 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics Silver Golf Colour Coin. The Games of the XXXI Olympiad will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 5th to 21 August 2016.

10,500 athletes from 205 countries will contest 306 different events over 28 sports during the two and a half weeks of competition all aiming to achieve the goal of being awarded the Gold Medal. The designs on the four coins include two new sports which are making a welcome return to the Games after a long absence and two of the newer events. The coins are also available with the two ribbons featuring the Brazilian flag and Union Jack coloured making these coins a wonderful tribute to what is sure to be a colourful Olympic Games. The first design features Golf which is returning to the Games after 112 years. The image shown is that of a male golfer with a torch in the foreground.

The next design features Rugby Sevens which is returning after a 92 year absence and shows a diving player with a Macaw, representing Rio de Janeiro, in the background. The third deign represents the Triathlon which appears for the 5th time in 2016 and shows a swimmer transforming into a cyclist who in turn transforms into a runner, illustrating the three disciplines. A map of Brazil can be seen in the background.

The final design shows a female beach volleyball player diving for the ball with a lady in full Rio Carnival costume in the background. Beach Volleyball was first contested at the Games in 1996. The coins are available here in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel and also in Proof Sterling Silver.

The design features an image of each sport and another one representing either the Olympic Games or the host nation. Each coin also features two ribbons, one which carries the Brazilian Flag and the other showing the Union Jack. The obverse of each coin carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II exclusively by Pobjoy Mint.

Additional images (may include other items available from this collection). Island Stamps and Coins is a trading name of Island Numismatics. We are based in the Isle of Man, a small island in the middle of the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. We specialise in new uncirculated and Proof Silver and Gold coins from Great Britain and its dependencies. We also deal in new Isle of Man Commemorative Stamps in Mint and Cancelled to Order Sets as well as other related gifts.

We will send a replacement for any items that have been damaged in transit. We also accept Personal Cheques payable to "ISLAND NUMISMATICS". The item "British Virgin Islands 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics Silver Golf Colour Coin" is in sale since Wednesday, September 21, 2016. This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\World\Latin America/Caribbean". The seller is "islandsandc" and is located in Isle of Man.

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• Year of Issue: 2016
• Era: Elizabeth II (1952-Now)
• Region: British Virgin Islands
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Composition: .925 Silver
• Denomination: $10
• Certification: Yes
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• MPN: L6C07802
• Brand: Pobjoy Mint Limited