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For 21st-century Summer Olympic coins, see Summer Olympic Coins (2000–present).
"Olympic coins" redirects here. For Winter Olympic coins, see Winter Olympic coins.

Although the first Olympic coin can be traced back to 480 BC, the modern Olympics did not see its first commemoratives until 1951. The original concept of Olympic coins was that the Greeks believed that coins brought the general public closer to the Olympic games.[1] The premise was that those who could not attend the games could at least have a tangible souvenir of the event.[1]

In 1951, the government of Finland authorized the striking of the first modern Olympic coin, a 500 Markkaa. At first, the coins circulated as currency in the issuing country and the mintages were high. In borrowing from the traditions of ancient Greece, the coins were a memento of the 1951 Games, and a coin that numismatists could now add to their collection. With the exception of Canada's Lucky Loonie program and its 2007 25-cent pieces to commemorate the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, it is rare that Olympic coins are minted for circulation. Traditionally, Olympic coins are numismatic coins.[1]

Summer Games

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Year Event Number of Coins
1896 I Olympic Games, Athens, Greece None
1900 II Olympic Games, Paris, France None
1904 III Olympic Games, St. Louis, USA None
1908 IV Olympic Games, London, England None
1912 V Olympic Games, Stockholm, Sweden None
1920 VII Olympic Games, Antwerp, Belgium None
1924 VIII Olympic Games, Paris, France None
1928 IX Olympic Games, Amsterdam, Netherlands None
1932 X Olympic Games, Los Angeles, USA None
1936 XI Olympic Games, Berlin, Germany None
1948 XIV Olympic Games, London, England None
1952 XV Olympic Games, Helsinki, Finland 1
1956 XVI Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden None
1960 XVII Olympic Games, Rome, Italy None
1964 XVIII Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan 2
1968 XIX Olympic Games, Mexico City, Mexico 1
1972 XX Olympic Games, Munich, Germany 6
1976 XXI Olympic Games, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 30
1980 XXII Olympic Games, Moscow, Russia 45
1984 XXIII Olympic Games, Los Angeles, USA 6
1988 XXIV Olympic Games, Seoul, Korea 32
1992 XXV Olympic Games, Barcelona, Spain 30
1996 XXVI Olympic Games, Atlanta, USA 16
2000 XXVII Olympic Games, Sydney, Australia 59
2004 XXVIII Olympic Games, Athens, Greece 25
2008 XXIX Olympic Games, Beijing, China 27 [2]
2012 XXX Olympic Games, London, England 33
2016 XXXI Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 36[3]
2020 XXXII Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan 39[4]
2024 XXXIII Olympic Games, Paris, France

1952 Helsinki Olympics

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
500 Markkaa A wreath surrounding 500 and the legend: "Suomi Finland Markkaa" A. Altonen and M. Visanti The Olympic Rings and the legend: “XV Olympia, Helsinki” and the year of 1951 or 1952 A. Altonen and M. Visanti Symbols of 18 pairs and hands 1951 or 1952 Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
32 mm 12 grams 2 mm .500 silver, .400 copper, and .100 nickel 18,500 (1951) and 586,500 (1952) H (for Director Helle) Suomen Rahapaja (Finnish Mint) 500 Markkaa (approximately $2.25 US)

1964 Tokyo Olympics

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100 Yen

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
100 Yen The rising sun in the centre, small olive leaves, 100 superimposed, and the legend: “Tokyo 1964” above and below a Japanese legend meaning: “year 39 of the reign of Showa” Miss Shoko Maejima The Olympic flame with the Olympic rings and a Japanese legend meaning: “Japan 100 Yen” Miss Shoko Maejima Milled 1964 Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
22.6 mm 4.8 grams 1.7 mm .600 silver, .300 copper, and .100 zinc 80,000,000 No Mint marks The Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau 100 Yen

1000 Yen

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
1000 Yen Cherry blossoms, the Olympic rings, 1 000 yen, the legend: “1964 Tokyo” and a Japanese legend meaning: “year 39 of the reign of Showa” Mint Officials Mount Fuji with Cherry Blossoms on each side and a Japanese legend meaning: “Japan 1000 yen” Mint Officials Milled 1964 Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
35 mm 20 grams 2.5 mm .925 silver and .075 copper 15,000,000 No Mint marks The Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau 1000 Yen

1968 Mexico City Olympics

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
25 pesos An Aztec ballplayer, the Olympic rings, and the legend: “Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968” Lorenzo Rafael An eagle fighting a snake, the legend: “Estados Unidos Mexicanos”, the words “ley 0.720” and 25 pesos Ricardo Luna Y Vasco Incused lettering “Independencia y Libertad” 1968 Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
38 mm 22.5 grams 2 mm .720 silver and .280 copper 30,000,000 M (small “o” above the “M”) La Casa de Moneda de Mexico (Mexican Mint) 25 pesos

1972 Munich Olympics

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During the release of the first four series, a controversy was generated over the legend. The use of the legend, “IN DEUTSCHLAND” was a point of tension for East Germany. The point was raised that the legend should have read “In München”. The legend was changed for Series Five.[5]

Series One

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
10 Deutsche Mark A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “10 Deutsche Mark Bundesrepublik Deutschland” Greta Lippi-Heinsen, Munich The 1972 Olympic emblem of Munich, nicknamed “The Wheel of Fortune”, and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in Deutschland” Greta Lippi-Heinsen, Munich Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” 1972 (released in January 1970) Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
32.5 mm 15.5 grams 2.25 mm .625 silver and .375 copper All mint marks: 125,000 each Proof, 2,375,000 each Circulated Below the Eagle's right claw: D, F, G, J Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Two

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
10 Deutsche Mark A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” Reinhart Heinsdorff, Lehen Intertwining chains on a ribbed disc and the legend: “Olympische Spiele 1972 in München” Reinhart Heinsdorff, Lehen Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” 1972 (released in July 1971) Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
32.5 mm 15.5 grams 2.25 mm .625 silver and .375 copper All mint marks: 125,000 each Proof, 4,875,000 each Circulated Below the Eagle's left claw: D, F, G, J Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Three

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
10 Deutsche Mark A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” Siegmund Schutz, Berlin A male ball player, a female gymnast and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München” Siegmund Schutz, Berlin Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” 1972 (released in December 1971) Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
32.5 mm 15.5 grams 2.25 mm .625 silver and .375 copper All mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each Circulated Under the Eagle's right wing: D, F, G, J Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Four

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
10 Deutsche Mark A German Eagle with asymmetrical wings, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” Doris Waschk-Balz, Hamburg An aerial view of Munich Olympic stadium and the legend: “Olympische Spiele München 26.8-10.9 1972” Doris Waschk-Balz, Hamburg Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” 1972 (released in May 1972) Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
32.5 mm 15.5 grams 2.25 mm .625 silver and .375 copper All mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each Circulated Below the legend: D, F, G, J Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Five

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
10 Deutsche Mark A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” Greta Lippi-Heinsen, Munich The emblem of the 1972 Munich Games and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München” Greta Lippi-Heinsen, Munich Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” 1972 (released in July 1972) Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
32.5 mm 15.5 grams 2.25 mm .625 silver and .375 copper All mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 2,350,000 each Circulated Below the legend: D, F, G, J Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Six

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Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
10 Deutsche Mark A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” Siegmund Schutz, Berlin The flame with a small Munich Olympic emblem, and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München” Siegmund Schutz, Berlin Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” 1972 (released in July 1972) Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
32.5 mm 15.5 grams 2.25 mm .625 silver and .375 copper All mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each Circulated Below the legend: D, F, G, J Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

1976 Montreal Olympics

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Starting in February 1973, the RCM engaged in a very ambitious program. At the behest of the Federal Government, led by then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, it was agreed that these coins would help finance while commemorate the 1976 Summer Olympics. An Official Act – The Olympic (1976) Act – authorized the issue of the legal tender coins.

The plan was to have thirty coins: twenty-eight sterling (.925) silver coins with face values of $5 and $10, containing .723 Troy ounce and 1.44 Troy ounce of silver each respectively, and two gold coins. These coins would be categorized into seven series with each series configured into four coin sets (two five dollar coins and two ten dollar coins).[6] The seven series were constituted as follows:

  • Geographic
  • Olympic Motifs
  • Early Canadian Sports
  • Olympic Track and Field Sports
  • Olympic Summer Sports
  • Olympic Team and Body Contact Sports
  • Olympic Souvenirs

Series 1

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Year Coin Number Denomination Reverse Design Artist Mintage Issue Price (Encapsulated) Issue Price (Standard Case)
1973 Coin No. 1 Ten Dollars Map of World Georges Huel 543,098 $12.00 $14.00
1973 Coin No. 2 Five Dollars Map of North America Georges Huel 537,898 $6.00 $7.50
1973 Coin No. 3 Ten Dollars Montreal Skyline Georges Huel Included in mintage of No. 1 $12.00 $14.00
1973 Coin No. 4 Five Dollars Kingston and Sailboats Georges Huel Included in mintage of No. 2 $6.00 $7.50

Series 2

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Year Coin Number Denomination Reverse Design Artist Mintage Issue Price (Encapsulated) Issue Price (Standard Case)
1974 Coin No. 5 Ten Dollars Head of Zeus Anthony Mann 1,990,570 $15.00 $17.00
1974 Coin No. 6 Five Dollars Athlete with Torch Anthony Mann 1,974,939 $7.50 $9.00
1974 Coin No. 7 Ten Dollars Temple of Zeus Anthony Mann Included in mintage of No. 5 $15.00 $17.00
1974 Coin No. 8 Five Dollars Olympic Rings and Wreath Anthony Mann Included in mintage of No. 6 $7.50 $9.00

Series 3

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Year Coin Number Denomination Reverse Design Artist Mintage Issue Price (Encapsulated) Issue Price (Standard Case)
1974 Coin No. 9 Ten Dollars Lacrosse Ken Danby 1,990,570 $15.75 $17.00
1974 Coin No. 10 Five Dollars Canoeing Ken Danby 1,974,939 $8.00 $9.00
1974 Coin No. 11 Ten Dollars Cycling Ken Danby Included in mintage of No. 9 $15.75 $17.00
1974 Coin No. 12 Five Dollars Rowing Ken Danby Included in mintage of No. 10 $8.00 $9.00

Series 4

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Year Coin Number Denomination Reverse Design Artist Mintage Issue Price (Encapsulated) Issue Price (Standard Case)
1975 Coin No. 13 Ten Dollars Men's Hurdles Leo Yerxa 1,985,000 $15.75 $17.00
1975 Coin No. 14 Five Dollars Marathon Leo Yerxa 2,476,217 $8.00 $9.00
1975 Coin No. 15 Ten Dollars Women's Shot Put Leo Yerxa Included in mintage of No. 13 $15.75 $17.00
1975 Coin No. 16 Five Dollars Women's Javelin Leo Yerxa Included in mintage of No. 14 $8.00 $9.00

Series 5

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Year Coin Number Denomination Reverse Design Artist Mintage Issue Price (Encapsulated) Issue Price (Standard Case)
1975 Coin No. 17 Ten Dollars Paddling Lynda Cooper 1,985,000 $15.75 $17.00
1975 Coin No. 18 Five Dollars Diving Lynda Cooper 2,476,217 $8.00 $9.00
1975 Coin No. 19 Ten Dollars Sailing Lynda Cooper Included in mintage of No. 17 $15.75 $17.00
1975 Coin No. 20 Five Dollars Swimming Lynda Cooper Included in mintage of No. 18 $8.00 $9.00

Series 6

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Year Coin Number Denomination Reverse Design Artist Mintage Issue Price (Encapsulated) Issue Price (Standard Case)
1976 Coin No. 21 Ten Dollars Field Hockey Shigeo Fukada 1,887,630 $15.75 $17.00
1976 Coin No. 22 Five Dollars Fencing Shigeo Fukada 1,985,257 $8.00 $9.00
1976 Coin No. 23 Ten Dollars Soccer Shigeo Fukada Included in mintage of No. 21 $15.75 $17.00
1976 Coin No. 24 Five Dollars Boxing Shigeo Fukada Included in mintage of No. 22 $8.00 $9.00

Series 7

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Year Coin Number Denomination Reverse Design Artist Mintage Issue Price (Encapsulated) Issue Price (Standard Case)
1976 Coin No. 25 Ten Dollars Olympic Stadium Elliott John Morrison 1,887,629 $15.75 $17.00
1976 Coin No. 26 Five Dollars Olympic Village Elliott John Morrison 1,985,257 $8.00 $9.00
1976 Coin No. 27 Ten Dollars Olympic Velodrome Elliott John Morrison Included in mintage of No. 25 $15.75 $17.00
1976 Coin No. 28 Five Dollars Olympic Flame Elliott John Morrison Included in mintage of No. 22 $8.00 $9.00

100 Dollar Gold

Year Reverse Design Artist Mintage Issue Price
1976 Olympic Commemorative (14 karat) Dora de Pédery-Hunt 650,000 $105.00
1976 Olympic Commemorative (22 karat) Dora de Pédery-Hunt 350,000 $150.00

1980 Moscow Olympics

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IN PROGRESS The Moscow Olympics were the first Olympic games to be held in a socialist country. An Act of the Soviet government authorized the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of the USSR to issue a 28-coin collection of five and ten roubles in proof and uncirculated qualities. There was also six proof and six uncirculated gold 100 roubles, five proof and five uncirculated platinum 150 roubles, and six proof and six uncirculated 1 rouble coins.[7]

1 Rouble

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The dimensions are the same for all 1 Rouble coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
31 mm 12.8 grams 2.3 mm Cupronickel Leningrad Mint’s mintmark Leningrad Mint Proof: $4.00 US, Uncirculated: Face Value
  • Specifications
Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage (Proof) Mintage (Uncirculated)
The Moscow Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977 Yu. A. Lukjanov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” S.M. Ivanov, modeler Milled 1977 Proof and Uncirculated 335,000 8,665,000
The Kremlin with the Moscow Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977 V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” S.M. Ivanov, modeler Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated 509,500 6,490,500
The University of Moscow, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979 V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” S.M. Ivanov, modeler Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated Proof: 334,500 Uncirculated: 4,665,500
The Cosmic Space Monument, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979 V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” S.M. Ivanov, modeler Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated Proof: 334,500 Uncirculated: 4,665,500
The Monument of Yuri Dolgoruky, founder of Moscow, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “"The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980" and the year 1980 V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” S.M. Ivanov, modeler Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated Proof: 509,500 Uncirculated: 4,490,500
The Olympic torch, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980 V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” S.M. Ivanov, modeler Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated Proof: 509,500 Uncirculated: 4,490,500

Series One (Geographic)

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The dimensions are the same for all the Series One Five Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
33 mm 16.67 grams 2.4 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
5 Roubles A view of Tallinn, sailboats in the foreground, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1977 Proof and Uncirculated PR 122,167, UNC 251,562 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 Roubles A view of Kyiv, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. Yu. A. Lukjanov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1977 Proof and Uncirculated PR 121,137, UNC 250,037 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 Roubles A view of Minsk, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. Yu. A. Lukjanov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1977 Proof and Uncirculated PR 121,137, UNC 250,040 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 Roubles A view of Leningrad, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. V.V. Nikitin The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1977 Proof and Uncirculated PR 121,417, UNC 250,411 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

The dimensions are the same for all the Series One Ten Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
39 mm 33.3 grams 3.3 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
10 Roubles The Moscow Olympic emblem, superimposed on the map of the USSR, and the legend, “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov Milled 1977 Proof and Uncirculated PR 121,137, UNC 250,040 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 Roubles The Kremlin, and Red Square, the Olympic emblem and the legend,“The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov Milled 1977 Proof and Uncirculated PR 121,423, UNC 250,414 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Two – Citius

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Five Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Two Five Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
33 mm 16.67 grams 2.4 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
5 Roubles Running, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 118,353, UNC 226,653 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 Roubles Swimming, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 118,353, UNC 226,655 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

Ten Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Two Ten Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
39 mm 33.3 grams 3.3 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
10 Roubles Cycling, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 118,453, UNC 226,670 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 Roubles Canoeing, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 118,403, UNC 226,404 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 Roubles Equestrian, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 118,409, UNC 226,403 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Three – Altius

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Five Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Three Five Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
33 mm 16.67 grams 2.4 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
5 Roubles High jumping, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 119,143, UNC 220,583 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 Roubles Equestrian show jumping, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 119,143, UNC 220,603 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
  • Ten Roubles

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Three Ten Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
39 mm 33.3 grams 3.3 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
10 Roubles Pole vaulting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 119,343, UNC 220,583 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 Roubles Basketball, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 119,243, UNC 220,583 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 Roubles Volleyball, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 119,243, UNC 220,583 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Four – Fortius

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  • Five Roubles

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Four Five Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
33 mm 16.67 grams 2.4 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
5 Roubles Weightlifting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 Roubles Hammer throw, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
  • Ten Roubles

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Four Ten Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
39 mm 33.3 grams 3.3 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
10 Roubles Ancient version of weightlifting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 Roubles Boxing, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 Roubles Judo, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: "The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980" and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: "U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles" S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Five – Sports and Beauty

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  • Five Roubles

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Five Five Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
33 mm 16.67 grams 2.4 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
5 Roubles Gymnastics, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated PR 95,420, UNC 126,220 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 Roubles Archery, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated PR 95,420, UNC 126,220 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
  • Ten Roubles

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Five Ten Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
39 mm 33.3 grams 3.3 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
10 Roubles Dance of an eagle and khuresh, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated PR 95,420 UNC 126,220 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Six – Team Sports

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Five Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Six Five Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
33 mm 16.67 grams 2.4 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
5 Roubles Ball and Stick Game, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated PR 95,520, UNC 126,220 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 Roubles Playing ball on the horses, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated PR 95,520, UNC 126,220 Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

Ten Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Six Ten Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
39 mm 33.3 grams 3.3 mm .900 silver and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
10 Roubles Tug of War, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated PR 95,420, UNC 126,220 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 Roubles Reindeer Race, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated PR 95,420, UNC 126,220 Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

100 Roubles

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The dimensions are the same for all the 100 Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
30 mm 17.28 grams 1.8 mm .900 gold and .100 copper Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad/Moscow Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
100 Roubles Sport and Peace symbol, illustrated by a globe and palm branch behind the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1977 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated PR 38,036, UNC 23,536 Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 Roubles Lenin Central Stadium, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated PR 45,317 UNC 62,023 Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 Roubles Rowing Canal in Krylatskoye, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated PR 43,253 UNC 57,153 Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 Roubles Velodrome, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated PR 42,213 UNC 54,913 Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 Roubles Palace of Water Sports Druzhba, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated PR 38,003 UNC 53,503 Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 Roubles The Olympic flame, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated PR 27,820 UNC 24,620 Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US

150 Roubles

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The dimensions are the same for all the 150 Roubles coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
28.6 mm 15.55 grams 1.5 mm .9993 platinum Leningrad/Moscow Mint's Mintmark Leningrad Mint
  • Specifications
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
150 Roubles The emblem of the Moscow Olympic Games, and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1977 Proof and Uncirculated PR 24,160, UNC 9,910 Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US
150 Roubles Discus thrower, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1978 Proof and Uncirculated PR 19,853, UNC 13,403 Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US
150 Roubles Ancient wrestlers (Greek statue from Uffizi museum in Florence, Italy), the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 18,978, UNC 13,578 Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US
150 Roubles Ancient chariot from early Greek games, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1979 Proof and Uncirculated PR 17,078, UNC 9,728 Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US
150 Roubles Ancient runners, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. V.A. Ermakov The USSR's emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” S.M. Ivanov, modelers Milled 1980 Proof and Uncirculated PR 12,870, UNC 7,820 Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US

1984 Los Angeles Olympics

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Main article: 1984 Summer Olympics commemorative coins

The State of California and the municipality refused to finance the Games. The U.S.S.R. refused to participate in the games as well. Legislation from July 22, 1982 authorized an issue of Olympic coins. The Bill allowed the striking of six coins bearing three different designs. The United States struck its first Olympic coins ever, and its first gold coin in fifty years.[8] Uncirculated Coins were produced at the United States Mint’s facilities in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco and West Point.

One Dollar

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  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
38.1 mm 26.73 grams (containing 0.77 Troy ounce of Silver) 2.79 mm .900 silver and .100 copper D for Denver, P for Philadelphia, S for San Francisco. United States Mint
  • Specifications
Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage (Proof) Mintage (Denver) Mintage (Philadelphia) Issue Price
The head of an Eagle, the words “E Pluribus Unum, One Dollar”, and United States of America Elizabeth Jones A Greek discus thrower, the Olympic emblem of Los Angeles and the legend: “Los Angeles XXIII Olympiad” Elizabeth Jones Milled 1983 Proof: 1,577,025 174,014 294,543 174,014 Proof: $24.95, Unc: $28.00
The head of an Eagle, the words “E Pluribus Unum, One Dollar”, and United States of America Elizabeth Jones Graham's sculpture and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the background Elizabeth Jones Milled 1984 Proof: 1,801,210 116,675 217,954 116,675 Proof: $32, Unc: $28.00

Ten Dollars

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  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
26.92 mm 16.718 grams (containing .484 Troy ounces of Gold) 2.24 mm .900 gold and .100 copper D for the Denver Mint, P for the Philadelphia Mint, S for the San Francisco Mint, W for West Point. United States Mint
  • Specifications
Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage (Denver) Mintage (Philadelphia) Mintage (San Francisco) Mintage (West Point) Issue Price
An eagle, the words ten dollars, and “United States of America” John Mercanti Two Olympic torch runners, the Olympic rings, the legend “Olympiad XXIII”, the words “Los Angeles” and “In God We Trust”, and the year 1984 James Peed and John Mercanti Milled 1984 Proof and Uncirculated 381,085 34,533 33,309 48,551 Part of 3 coin set, Proof: $352.00, Uncirculated: $395.00

1988 Seoul Games

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Specifications

1000 Won

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Denomination Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark
1000 Won 30 mm 12 grams 2.2 mm Cupronickel (75 copper and 25 nickel) No Mintmarks

[9]

2000 Won

[edit]
Denomination Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark
2000 Won 33 mm 17 grams 2.6 mm 100 Nickel No Mintmarks

[10]

5000 Won

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Denomination Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark
5000 Won 32 mm 16.81 grams (containing ½ Troy Oz. of Silver) 2.45 mm 925 silver and 75 copper No Mintmarks

[11]

10,000 Won

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Denomination Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark
10,000 Won 40 mm 33.62 grams (containing 1 Troy Oz. of Silver) 3.0 mm 925 silver and 75 copper No Mintmarks

[12]

25,000 Won

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Denomination Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark
25,000 Won 27 mm 16.813 grams (containing 1/2 Troy Oz. of Gold) 2.0 mm 925 gold, 30 silver and 45 copper No Mintmarks

[13]

50,000 Won

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Denomination Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark
50,000 Won 35 mm 33.626 grams (containing 1 Troy oz. of Gold) 2.4 mm 925 gold, 30 silver, 45 copper No Mintmarks

[14]

Series One

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Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
50,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min A Turtle Ship I.C. Ham Milled February 1986 Proof 30,000 [14] $750.00 US
25,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Farmer's Dance D.H. Oh Milled February 1986 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 113,664 (Pr), 31,315 (BU) [13] (Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US
10,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min A Marathon Runner K.H. Kim Milled February 1986 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 257,648 (Pr), 68,902 (BU) [15] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
10,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Diving D.K. Min Milled February 1986 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 247,181 (Pr), 66,103 (BU) [12] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
5,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Tug of War, Jul Dali Ki, one of the Lunar New Year celebrations on the first Full Moon Day C.S. Park Milled February 1986 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 225,138 (Pr), 87,988 (BU) [11] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
5,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min The Hodori, the Olympic mascot D.K. Min Milled February 1986 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 240,211 (Pr), 93,879 (BU) [16] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
2,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Boxing Y.S. Lee and I.C. Ham Milled February 1986 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 143,936 (Pr), 337,454 (BU) [10] (Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US
1,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Basketball D.H. Oh Milled February 1986 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 144,506 (Pr), 404,948 (BU) [9] (Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US

Series Two

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Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
50,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min South Grand Gate, known as Namdaemun K.H. Kim Milled August 1987 Proof 30,000 [17] $750.00 US
25,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Fan Dance, Korean Folk Dance K.H. Kim and S.A. Lee Milled August 1987 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 79,355 (Pr), 21,863 (BU) [18] (Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US
10,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Volleyball, introduced in Korea in 1916 D.K. Min Milled August 1987 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 204,235 (Pr), 54,618 (BU) [18] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
10,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Archer Y.S. Lee and D.K. Min Milled August 1987 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 183,985 (Pr), 49,203 (BU) [19] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
5,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Main stadium C.S. Park Milled August 1987 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 188,118 (Pr), 73,521 (BU) [20] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
5,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Shuttlecock, Cheki-kicking and Chegi Cha Ki D.H. Oh Milled August 1987 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 168,461 (Pr), 65,838 (BU) [21] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
2,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Judo D.H. Oh Milled August 1987 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 137,561 (Pr), 322,508 (BU) [22] (Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US
1,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Tennis D.H. Oh Milled 1987 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 139,650 (Pr), 391,340 (BU) [23] (Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US

Series Three

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Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
50,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Ceramic Horse and Rider, a relic of the Shilla Epoch Y.S. Lee Milled March 1988 Proof 30,000 [24] $750.00 US
25,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Kite Flying D.H. Oh Milled March 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 76,678 (Pr), 21,126 (BU) [25] (Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US
10,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Equestrian D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Milled March 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 77,555 (Pr), 20,740 (BU) [26] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
10,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Rhythmic Gymnastics D.K. Min Milled March 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 76,898 (Pr), 20,564 (BU) [19] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
5,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Taekwondo D.H. Oh Milled March 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 156,180 (Pr), 61,039 (BU) [27] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
5,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Swinging, a traditional competition to establish who can swing highest during the Tan O Festival D.H. Oh Milled March 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 147,227 (Pr), 57,540 (BU) [28] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
2,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Wrestling Y.S. Lee and K.H. Kim Milled March 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 139,005 (Pr), 325,894 (BU) [29] (Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US
1,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Handball Y.S. Lee and K.H. Kim Milled March 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 137,681 (Pr), 385,822 (BU) [30] (Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US

Series Four

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Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
50,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Dabotap Pagoda, built during the 8th Century and located in the garden of a Buddhist temple in Kyung Joo K.H. Kim Milled September 1988 Proof 30,000 [31] $750.00 US
25,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Seesaw D.H. Oh Milled September 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 63,050 (Pr), 17,371 (BU) [32] (Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US
10,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Football (Soccer) D.K. Min Milled September 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 63,906 (Pr), 17,090 (BU) [33] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
10,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Cycling Y.S. Lee and D.H. Oh Milled September 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 67,956 (Pr), 18,173 (BU) [34] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
5,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Top Spinning Y.S. Lee and K.H. Kim Milled September 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 131,394 (Pr), 51,351 (BU) [35] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
5,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Ssirum – Korean wrestling K.H. Kim and D.H. Oh Milled September 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 132,514 (Pr), 51,789 (BU) [36] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
2,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Weightlifting D.H. Oh Milled September 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 137,793 (Pr), 323,053 (BU) [29] (Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US
1,000 Won Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. D.H. Oh and D.K. Min Table Tennis D.H. Oh Milled September 1988 Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 136,501 (Pr), 382,514 (BU) [30] (Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US

1992 Barcelona Games

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Dimensions

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Denomination Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark
25 Pesetas [37] 19.50 mm with a hole in center 4.25 grams 2.11 mm 88.4% copper, 5% nickel, 5% aluminum, 1% iron, 0.6% magnesium M with crown on top
2000 Pesetas [38] 40 mm 27 grams 2.45 mm 925 silver and 75 copper M with crown on top
10,000 Pesetas [39] 19 mm 3.37 grams 0.75 mm 999 gold M with crown on top
20,000 Pesetas [40] 23 mm 6.75 grams 1.02 mm 999 gold M with crown on top
80,000 Pesetas [40] 38 mm 27 grams 1.45 mm 999 gold M with crown on top

25 Pesetas

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Specifications

Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Mintage
Olympic emblem of Barcelona Mint engravers A Discus thrower, word ESPANA and year 1990 Mint engravers Plain 1990 35,052,000 [37]
A high jumper, Olympic emblem of Barcelona Mint engravers Effigy of King Juan Carlos I, word ESPANA and year 1990 Mint engravers Plain 1990 30,478,000 [41]

Spanish Art

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  • Series One
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
80,000 Pesetas Cosmic Athlete from Salvador Dalí painting Mint engravers (from Dalí's painting) Portrait of the Royal Family Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled 1990 Proof, Fleur de coins 30,000 (Pr), 25,000 (Fl) 130,000 Pesetas (Pr), 115,000 Pesetas (Fl) [42]
20,000 Pesetas Sagrada Familia (Gaudi's Holy Family Cathedral) Mint engravers Portrait of King Don Juan Carlos I Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled 1990 Proof, Fleur de coins 37,000 (Pr), 42,000 (Fl) 33,000 Pesetas (Pr), 30,000 Pesetas (Fl) [40]
  • Series Two
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
80,000 Pesetas Prince Balthasar Carlos on horseback Mint engravers Portrait of the Royal Family Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled January 25, 1991 Proof, Fleur de coins 8,000 (Pr), 8,000 (Fl) 130,000 Pesetas (Pr), 115,000 Pesetas (Fl) [43]
20,000 Pesetas Ruins of Catalan city, Empúries Mint engravers Portrait of King Don Juan Carlos I Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled January 25, 1991 Proof, Fleur de coins 35,000 (Pr), 15,000 (Fl) 33,000 Pesetas (Pr), 30,000 Pesetas (Fl) [44]

Olympic Spirit

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  • Series One
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
10,000 Pesetas Field Hockey Mint engravers Portrait of Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled 1990 Proof, Fleur de coins 45,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) 19,000 Pesetas (Pr), 16,000 Pesetas (Fl) [39]
2,000 Pesetas Olympic Emblem of Barcelona Mint engravers Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled 1990 Proof, Fleur de coins 235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl) 4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [38]
2,000 Pesetas Archer (from pre-historic painting) Mint engravers (from Levantine art) Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled Mint engravers Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias 1990 Proof, Fleur de coins 235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl) 4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [45]
2,000 Pesetas Football (Soccer) Mint engravers Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled 1990 Proof, Fleur de coins 235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl) 4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [46]
  • Series Two
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
10,000 Pesetas A Pictogram depicting gymnastics Mint engravers Portrait of Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled January 25, 1991 Proof, Fleur de coins 50,000 (Pr), 20,000 (Fl) 19,000 Pesetas (Pr), 16,000 Pesetas (Fl) [47]
2,000 Pesetas A Greek runner Mint engravers Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled January 25, 1991 Proof, Fleur de coins 180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) 4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [48]
2,000 Pesetas Rowing (curved river boat and six oarsmen and one helmsman) Mint engravers Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled January 25, 1991 Proof, Fleur de coins 180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) 4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [49]
2,000 Pesetas Basketball Mint engravers Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled January 25, 1991 Proof, Fleur de coins 180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) 4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [50]

Spanish Tradition

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  • Series One
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
2,000 Pesetas Els Castellers (a human pyramid, an old Catalan tradition) Mint engravers Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled 1990 Proof, Fleur de coins 235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl) 4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [51]
  • Series Two
Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
2,000 Pesetas Jai alai, a Basque game Mint engravers Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias Mint engravers Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled January 25, 1991 Proof, Fleur de coins 180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) 4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [52]

1996 Atlanta Games

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Half Dollar[53]

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Year Denomination Theme Mintage US Mint Facility Engraver Obverse Design Designer Reverse Design
1995 Half Dollar Centennial Olympics (Baseball) Proof 170,114 Unc 171,019 San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated) Edgar Z. Steever Men's baseball. T. James Ferrell The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark superimposed over a globe.
1995 Half Dollar Centennial Olympics (Basketball) Proof 118,556 Unc 164,624 San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated) Clint Hansen Men's basketball. T. James Ferrell The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark superimposed over a globe.
1996 Half Dollar Centennial Olympics (Swimming) Proof 114,554 Unc 49,571 San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated) Women's Swimming
1996 Half Dollar Centennial Olympics (Soccer) Proof 122,456 Unc 52,871 San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated) Woman's Soccer

One Dollar

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Year Denomination Theme Mintage US Mint Facility Engraver Obverse Design Designer Reverse Design
1995 One Dollar Centennial Olympics (Cycling) Proof 120,444 Unc 19,671 West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated) John Mercanti Men cycling. William Krawczewicz Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1995 One Dollar Centennial Olympics (Track & Field) Proof 137,004 Unc 24,819 Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated) John Mercanti Men's track and field competition. William Krawczewicz Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1995 One Dollar Centennial Olympics (Paralympics) Proof 84,808 Unc 14,513 Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated) James Sharpe Blind tethered runner and the Paralympic mark. William Krawczewicz Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1995 One Dollar Centennial Olympics (Gymnastics) Proof 182,742 Unc 42,518 Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated) James Sharpe Men's gymnastics. William Krawczewicz Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1996 One Dollar Centennial Olympics (paralympics) Proof 84,808 Unc 14,513 West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated) John Mercanti Wheelchair Athlete William Krawczewicz Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1996 One Dollar Centennial Olympics (Tennis) Proof 120,444 Unc 19,671 West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated) John Mercanti woman playing tennis William Krawczewicz Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.

Five Dollars

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Year Denomination Theme Mintage US Mint Facility Engraver Obverse Design Designer Reverse Design
1995 Five Dollars (Gold) Centennial Olympics (Torch Runner) 175,000 West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) Frank Gasparro Runner carrying torch. Frank Gasparro Side view of a bald eagle with a banner in its beak.
1995 Five Dollars (Gold) Centennial Olympics (Stadium) 175,000 West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) Marcel Jovine Picture of the Olympic Stadium. Frank Gasparro Side view of a bald eagle with a banner in its beak.
1996 Five Dollars (Gold) Centennial Olympics (Cauldron) 300,000 West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) Frank Gasparro The lighting of the Olympic flame. William Krawczewicz The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark, encompassed by laurel leaves.
1996 Five Dollars (Gold) Centennial Olympics (Flag Bearer) 300,000 West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) Patricia L. Verani Athlete bearing a flag and a following crowd. William Krawczewicz The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark, encompassed by laurel leaves.

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Centennial Olympic Coin Program, 1992-1996

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As 1996 marked the centennial of the first modern Olympic games held in Athens, a series of five gold and ten silver coins were struck by five countries: Canada, Australia, France. Austria, and Greece. The concept for the program was first discussed in 1986 and 1987. The Royal Canadian Mint held the view that the Centennial of the modern Olympic Games should be commemorated. The International Olympic Committee was approached on the idea and five Mints were invited to participate in the program. This marked the first time that the International Olympic Committee participated in an international commemorative coin program.[55]

Year of Issue Mint Theme
1992 Royal Canadian Mint, Canada Citius, altius, fortius
1993 Royal Australian Mint, Australia Participation, Friendship, Fair Play
1994 Monnaie de Paris, France The First Congress
1995 Münze Österreich, Austria Art, Music, Sport
1996 Banknote Printing Works, The Bank of Greece The I Olympic Games

References

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Sources

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  • Ménard, Michèle (1991). Coins of the Modern Olympic Games. Vol. 1. ISBN 1-895321-00-X.

Citations

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  54. ^ The United States Mint Historical Image Library
  55. ^ Ménard 1991, p.291
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