1995 (W) Proof Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Torch Runner

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The 1995 (W) Proof Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Torch Runner is a proof five-dollar gold coin struck at the West Point Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The West Point Mint struck 57,870 proof Atlanta Olympic Torch Runner five-dollar gold coins dated 1995. 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9733.