© U S Mint
© U S Mint
5 Dollars XXVI Olympiad Cauldron
1996 year| Gold (.900) | 8.359 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#92710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Logo of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, bordered by laurel leaves. The laurel leaves hearken back to the laurel wreaths given to the athletes of the ancient Olympic Games.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
W
FIVE DOLLARS
Translation: Out of Many, One
Engraver: William Krawczewicz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1996 Olympic Cauldron $5 Gold Coin was issued as one of the coins of the expansive commemorative coin program for the Centennial Olympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia. The program included a total of sixteen different coin designs issued in compositions of gold, silver, and copper-nickel clad. The overwhelming scope of the program and the tepid collector reaction caused the modern commemorative coin process to be reviewed and eventually altered.Interesting fact
The 1996 XXVI Olympiad Cauldron $5 Gold Coin from the United States features a unique design, with the cauldron depicted on the obverse (front) side, and the Olympic rings and flame on the reverse (back) side. This coin was produced in a limited quantity, with only 30,100 minted, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and Olympic memorabilia collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 W | 38871 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (XXVI Olympiad Cauldron) 1996 coin.
