Description
Iceland Munich 1972 Olympics .925 silver medal
This commemorative medal was issued by the Icelandic Olympic Committee (Ólympíunefnd Íslands) for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany (XX Olympiad). It is struck in .925 silver. 27.6g.
- Obverse: Central design of the Olympic torch with flame, surrounded by the five Olympic rings. Encircling inscription “ÓLYMPIUNEFND ÍSLANDS 1972” (Icelandic Olympic Committee 1972).
- Reverse: Running male figure carrying the Olympic torch, with “ÓLYMPIULEIKAR Í MÜNCHEN XX” (Olympic Games in Munich XX) around the rim.
The medal features raised relief details with a polished finish. It is a non-circulating souvenir medal distributed to support or commemorate Iceland’s Olympic involvement in 1972.
A significant piece of Icelandic sports history and Olympic memorabilia in solid .925 silver, reflecting national pride during the Munich Games era.







