1996 (W) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Cauldron
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- $2,250
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The 1996 (W) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Cauldron is a commemorative five-dollar gold coin struck at the West Point Mint. The West Point Mint struck 9,453 uncirculated Atlanta Olympic Cauldron five-dollar gold coins dated 1996. Part of the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games program, this $5 gold coin depicts the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. The obverse features an athlete lighting the Olympic cauldron with the torch, with 'USA' and five Olympic rings beneath, while the reverse displays the Atlanta Olympic logo flanked by laurel leaves. Designed by Frank Gasparro/William Krawczewicz. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9738.
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