100 Guilders (Olympic Games 1996; Discus Thrower) 1996 front 100 Guilders (Olympic Games 1996; Discus Thrower) 1996 back
100 Guilders (Olympic Games 1996; Discus Thrower) 1996 photo
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100 Guilders Olympic Games 1996; Discus Thrower

1996 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Suriname
Period
Republic (1975-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
100 Guilders (100 Gulden) (100&nbspSRG)
Currency
Guilder (1826-2003)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91504
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Discus thrower flanked by two pillars. Denomination and year below. English text surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
-XXVI SUMMER GAMES-
100 GUILDERS
1996
100 YEARS FROM GREECE TO ATLANTA

Edge

Reeded

Comment


Coat of arms of Suriname (Source: Wikipedia)

Interesting fact

The 100 Guilders coin from Suriname featuring a discus thrower, issued in 1996 to commemorate the Olympic Games, has a unique feature - it has a slightly concave shape, resembling a discus. This distinctive design adds to the coin's collectibility and sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Guilders (Olympic Games 1996; Discus Thrower) 1996 coin.