- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $25
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2009
- Denomination:$25
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.826
- Purity:0.925
- Mintage:14292
- Product type:Coin
$25 Silver Hologram Coin à Cross Country Skiing (2009)
Cross country skiing has been around for millennia. Prehistoriccavedrawings in Russia show hunters gliding on skis. Skis were an essentialform of transportation for the Swiss army during the16th century. By 1767,the Norwegian army was holding official competitions and, in 1843, thatsame country held the first civilian cross country ski event.
A test of physical and mental endurance, cross country skiing was partof the first Olympic Winter Games in 1924. Men competed in 18- and50-kilometre races and the women's Olympic sport event was addedin 1952.
Highlights: This coin is a must-have collectible for sports fans! Itcaptures the energy and speed of cross country skiing as the latesttheme in this historic, 15-coin collection that wraps up at the end of2009. Each coin features a captivating design struck insterling silveralongside a selective hologram showcasing the official Vancouver 2010Olympic Winter Games logo.
Reverse: Two competitors race towards victory.
Why wait to order your Cross Country Skiing silver hologram coin? Reserve the complete set today!
Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger). These three words, comprising the motto of the Olympic movement, encourage the athlete in all of us to give our best during competition, and to view this effort as its own victory.
