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There are 4 dazzling additions complete the Olympic Titanium coin collection on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government. Each coin, within the set, will depict a specific continent, a famous landmark relating to a particular continent and a sporting event. In addition, each coin will be produced in a different colour of Titanium.

The Coin on offer is the Fifth in the series produced in Blue Titanium and 999. Silver representing the continent of the Europe.

Produced in blue Titanium representing the continent of Europe. The central image depicts four rowers in front of the O2 Stadium in Greenwich, London. In the foreground a British bull dog appears on the left and a lion, the national animal of the United Kingdom on the right. At the top of the design the Union Jack and 12 stars from the European flag appear next to a dove which symbolizes the union of the five continents. 

The coin displays a motif of a kotinos wreath in the surround of the design, which was used to crown victors of the Ancient Games.

The obverse bears a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS FSNAD. The coins are also available in a Bi-Metal Silver and coloured Titanium version as well as a very limited edition of Bi-Metal Gold and coloured Titanium.

Titanium is normally a dull grey colour but by use of a special process Pobjoy Mint is able to alter the composition of the coins to achieve the various colours.

The precious metal versions of these coins have been struck four times to achieve the famous Pobjoy Proof finish.

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