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Production Process: Proof Coin Type: Commemorative Denomination: Five Dollar Gold Authorized Mintage Maximum: 300,000 Production Facility: West Point Public Law Number: 102 Congressional Number: 390 Approval Date: 10/06/1992
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United States Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games - Flag Bearer - 1996
Production Process: Proof Coin Type: Commemorative Denomination: Five Dollar Gold Authorized Mintage Maximum: 300,000 Production Facility: West Point Public Law Number: 102 Congressional Number: 390 Approval Date: 10/06/1992
Obverse Description:
Obverse Designer 2:
Released in 1996, the U.S. Olympic Flag Bearer Gold Five Dollar coin features a design of athletes from every country bearing their respective national flags as they enter the Olympic Stadium. The coin is inscribed: Liberty, In God We Trust, USA, and 1996.
Obverse Designer:
Patricia L. Verani
Obverse Designer 2:
N/A
Reverse Description:
Reverse Designer 2:
The reverse of the U.S. Olympic Flag Bearer Gold Five Dollar coin features the mark of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, encompassed by representations of the laurel wreath that was awarded to Greek athletes during the ancient Olympic Games. The coin is inscribed: United States of America, Five Dollars, Atlanta, and E Pluribus Unum.
Reverse Designer:
William Krawczewicz
Reverse Designer 2:
N/A
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