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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  
Image of flag bearers holding their respective national flags.
Obverse: Download
Obverse Description:
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

Image of the mark of the Atlanta Committee, laurel wreath, and inscriptions.
Reverse: Download
Reverse Description:
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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