Celebrating Judo at the Olympics: Canada’s 1980 Memorial Medal
Stylized Judo Champions on a Canadian Medal
Numismatic enthusiasts familiar with Canadian exonumia will find this piece a treasure: a 1980 medal commemorating Judo’s presence at the Olympics. Weighing 11.8 grams and made of nickel-plated brass, this 32mm diameter medal is a symbol of Canadian sports heritage.
- Type: Memorial
- Year: 1980
- Material: Nickel plates brass
- Weight: 11.8 g
- Diameter: 32 mm
- Thickness: 2 mm
- Shape: Round
- Production: Machine -shaped
- Edge Design: Reeded
Design Elements
The front features stylized judo opponents locked in competition, while the back bears the inscription: “OLYMPIC TRUST OF CANADA” and “CANADA OLYMPIC TRUST.”
“This medal is part of a series celebrating Canada’s participation in the Olympic Games.” – Numista.com
The medal’s edge is reeded, showcasing precise craftsmanship.
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A: Numista has allocated this unique identifier to differentiate this specific medal from others in its catalog.
A: Based on user collections, this index calculates a coin’s rarity, ranging from 0 (common) to 100 (rare). This medal’s index is 81.
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