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NFL partners with the Royal Mint to produce special medallion commemorating NFL’s 100th anniversary and first game to be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Medallion will be used for coin toss on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Former NFL player Jason Bell and NFL ambassador Sam Quek posed with coin
- Coin reflects the two helmets of Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders
- Sunday night’s match is the first to be held at stadium, as part of a 10-year deal
The NFL has unveiled a limited-edition commemorative medallion, produced by the Royal Mint, ahead of the first NFL game to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The special coin, which is also to commemorate the NFL’s 100th anniversary this season, will be given to every player, coach and official involved in Sunday’s game between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders.
Former NFL cornerback and NFL Show pundit Jason Bell posed with the coin, as did NFL ambassador and GB hockey gold medalist Sam Quek.
The Commemorative coin was produced by the Royal Mint in partnership with the NFL
NFL Ambassador and 2016 GB hockey gold medalist Sam Quek with the medallion
Ex-NFL player Jason Bell, who is seen on the BBC’s NFL coverage, also poses with the coin
The Managing Director of NFL UK, Alistair Kirkwood, said: ‘Our collaboration with The Royal Mint is a fitting tribute for the NFL’s 100th season, and the first ever fixture at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
‘It is a truly memorable way to kick-off this year’s London Games and is an honour to be recognised in this manner by one of the UK’s most historic institutions.’
The coin not only has the helmets of both the Bears and the Raiders incorporated on it, but it also has the emblem for the 2019 London Games and has references to the 100th season and Tottenham’s stadium.
Director of Consumer for the Royal Mint, Nicola Howell, also commented: ‘The Royal Mint is famous for creating coins and medals commemorating the world’s most iconic sports and athletes.
The medallion showing the 2019 London Games Logo – there are four games in the capital
‘We were delighted to partner with the NFL to mark their 100th season.
‘We have created 500 medallions to celebrate the occasion, and on Sunday one of these exclusive pieces will kick start the action when it’s used in the coin toss.’
Sunday’s inaugural match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium kicks off at 6:00pm – it is the first of two matches this season, in a partnership between the NFL and Tottenham Hotspur set to last for 10 years.
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