1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Flag Bearer
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About This Coin
The 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Flag Bearer is a United States cent from the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series — 10th of 32 years in the series. In 1996, coins were struck at the West Point Mint with a combined mintage of 42,060. This ranks 17th of 40 years by total mintage, below the series median of 50,734. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $5.8K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Patricia L. Verani/William Krawczewics.
