1995 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Torch Runner
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About This Coin
The 1995 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Torch Runner is a United States cent from the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, while the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Designed by Frank Gasparro. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Modern commemorative five-dollar gold coins are struck in 90% gold (8.359 grams) and represent the premium tier of each year's commemorative program. Their gold content and limited mintages make them both collectible and intrinsically valuable. Gold commemoratives typically have the lowest mintages in each program. Many issues have appreciated significantly since their original sale.
