5 Dollars (XXVI Olympiad Flag Bearer) 1996 front 5 Dollars (XXVI Olympiad Flag Bearer) 1996 back
5 Dollars (XXVI Olympiad Flag Bearer) 1996 photo
© U S Mint

5 Dollars XXVI Olympiad Flag Bearer

1996 year
Gold (.900) 8.359 g 21.6 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
5 Dollars (5&nbspUSD)
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
References
Numista
N#92711
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Logo of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, bordered by laurel leaves.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
W
FIVE DOLLARS

Engraver: William Krawczewicz

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The 1996 Olympic Flag Bearer $5 Gold Coin was issued as one of sixteen different coins which comprised the XXVI Olympiad Commemorative Coin Program. The Centennial Olympic Games were held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1996. Coins were issued in gold, silver, and copper nickel-clad compositions.

Interesting fact

The 1996 XXVI Olympiad Flag Bearer $5 Gold Coin features a unique design, with the Olympic flag bearer on one side and the Olympic rings on the other. It was produced in a limited quantity of 25,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 W 33214 - - - - - -

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