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 five-dollar gold coin from the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. In 1995 the West Point Mint struck 14,817 uncirculated and 57,870 proof Atlanta Olympic Torch Runner five-dollar gold coins, 72,687 in all. The obverse features a runner carrying the Olympic torch past the Atlanta skyline, and the reverse displays an eagle in profile with a 1896-1996 banner in its beak, the reverse shared by both 1995 Atlanta $5 coins. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Frank Gasparro.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1995 (W) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Torch Runner
1995 (W) Proof Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Torch Runner
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