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Great Motorcycles from the 1930's
1938 IZH 8
Since 1927, the Izhevsk Mechanical Works (IZH) factory has produced 11 million motorcycles, making their production even larger than the IMZ-Ural. Until the early 90's they were the second largest producer of motorcycles after Japan. In the twenties they produced small numbers of American-style large capacity V-twins, but from the early 1930's buiit mostly smaller capacity two - strokes styled after German models, principally Adler and DKW. The IZH 8 was launched in 1938 with an engine power of 8 hp and was equipped with generator and battery.
The Great Motorcycles of the 30"s coin collection is the world's first motorcycle pure silver coloured coin collection.
This Silver Coins comes certified that the 1 oz Silver Coin has been minted by New Zealand Mint by authority of the govenment of Cook Islands. The Coin, which is minted from .999 fine silver is a legal tender in that country.
The obverse design of the coin features the Rapheal Macklouf Effigy of the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
SPECIFICATIONS |
| Metal | .999 Silver |
| Weight | 1 troy oz |
| Diameter | 40.7mm |
| Finish | Proof-like |
| Issuing Country | Cook Islands |
| Mintage | 6,000 |
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