Modern Winter Olympic coins

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Although the first Olympic coin can be traced back to 480 BC, the modern Olympics did not see its first commemoratives until 1951. The original concept of Olympic coins was that the Greeks believed that coins brought the general public closer to the Olympic games. [1] The premise was that those who could not attend the games could at least have a tangible souvenir of the event. [2]

In 1951, the government of Finland authorized the striking of the first modern Olympic coin, a 500 Markkaa. The first Winter Games coin that numismatists could add to their collection was in 1964. An Official Act of the Government of Austria authorized the Austrian Mint to strike a commemorative 50 Schilling coin for the event. [3]

With the exception of Canada’s Lucky Loonie program and its 2007 25-cent pieces to commemorate the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, it is rare that Olympic coins are minted for circulation. Traditionally, Olympic coins are numismatic coins. [4]

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[edit] Winter Games

Year Event Host city Number of coins
1924 I Olympic Winter Games Chamonix, France None
1928 II Olympic Winter Games St. Moritz, Switzerland None
1932 III Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid, United States None
1936 IV Olympic Winter Games Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany None
1948 V Olympic Winter Games St. Moritz, Switzerland None
1952 VI Olympic Winter Games Oslo, Norway None
1956 VII Olympic Winter Games Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy None
1960 VIII Olympic Winter Games Squaw Valley, United States None
1964 IX Olympic Winter Games Innsbruck, Austria 1
1968 X Olympic Winter Games Grenoble, France None
1972 XI Olympic Winter Games Sapporo, Japan 1
1976 XII Olympic Winter Games Innsbruck, Austria 4
1980 XIII Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid, United States None
1984 XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo, Yugoslavia 18
1988 XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary, Canada 11
1992 XVI Olympic Winter Games Albertville, France 15
1994 XVII Olympic Winter Games Lillehammer, Norway N/A
1998 XVIII Olympic Winter Games Nagano, Japan N/A
2002 XIX Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City, United States 2
2006 XX Olympic Winter Games Turin, Italy 11
2010 XXI Olympic Winter Games Vancouver, Canada 16 to date

[edit] Specifications for Winter Games coins

[edit] 1964 Innsbruck Olympics

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
50 Schilling A ski jumper with the Tyrolean Alps in the background, the Olympic rings, the legend: “IX Olympische Winterspiele 1964 Innsbruck” and the name of the artist Grienauer Edwin Grienauer The nine coats of arms of the Austrian Federal Provinces, and the legend: “Republik Osterreich” and “50 Schilling” Arnold Hartig Lettering on a plain edge: “50 Schilling” 1964 Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
34 mm 20 grams 2.35 mm .900 silver and .100 copper 67,950 (Proof) and 2,832,050 (Circulated) No Mint marks Munze Osterreich (Austrian Mint) 50 Austrian Schilling

[edit] 1972 Sapporo Olympics

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
100 Yen 100, the Olympic rings, a snowflake on each side, above the legend: 1972, and a Japanese word meaning Sapporo, and below, a Japanese legend meaning: “year 47 of the reign of Showa” Mint Officials The Olympic torch, the legend: Sapporo, the Japanese legend meaning: “Japan” and below, a Japanese text meaning: “100 Yen” Mint Officials Milled 1972 Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
30 mm 12 grams 2.4 mm Cupronickel (.750 silver and .250 copper) 30,000,000 No mint marks The Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau 100 Yen

[edit] 1976 Innsbruck Olympics

The games were to be held in Denver, Colorado but after two years of preparation, the city withdrew and Innsbruck, was chosen to stage the Games. [5] The Hall Mint, one of the oldest mints in Europe was reopened to strike some of the coins. [6]

[edit] Series One

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
100 Schilling The Innsbruck Olympic emblem, the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele”, stylized snowflakes at the bottom, and the artist’s name below. Ferdinand Welz Ten coats of arms: Republic Eagle of Austria and the arms of the Federal Provinces (See Note) Edwin Grienauer Lettering on a plain edge: 100 Schilling 1974 Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
36 mm 24 grams 2.70 mm .640 silver and .360 copper Proof: 373,600, Circulated: 2,826,400 No mint marks Munze Osterreich (Austrian Mint) Proof: 140 Austrian Schilling, Circulated: 100 Austrian Schilling

NOTE: The Federal Provinces are: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vorallberg and Vienna

[edit] Series Two

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
100 Schilling A townscape Innsbruck, the Olympic rings, the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976”, and the name Zelger. Arthur Zegler and Kutr Baduak The emblem of Austria with a stylized Austrian eagle and the legend: “Republik Osterreich 100 Schilling” Helmuth Gsollpointner Lettering on a plain edge: 100 Schilling 1975 Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage (Vienna Shield) Mintage (Hall Eagle) Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
36 mm 24 grams 2.70 mm .640 silver and .360 copper Proof: 232,000, Circulated: 2,718,000 Proof: 223,000, Circulated: 2,692,000 No mint marks Munze Osterreich (Austrian Mint) Proof: 150 Austrian Schilling, Circulated: 100 Austrian Schilling

[edit] Series Three

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
100 Schilling A stylized skiier, the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976”, and the name Zobl. Helmut Zobl The emblem of Austria with a stylized Austrian eagle and the legend: “Republik Osterreich 100 Schilling” Helmuth Gsollpointner Lettering on a plain edge: 100 Schilling 1975 Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage (Vienna Shield) Mintage (Hall Eagle) Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
36 mm 24 grams 2.70 mm .640 silver and .360 copper Proof: 184,200, Circulated: 2,640,800 Proof: 179,000, Circulated: 2,636,000 No mint marks Munze Osterreich (Austrian Mint) Proof: 150 Austrian Schilling, Circulated: 100 Austrian Schilling

[edit] Series Four

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
100 Schilling The Bergisel ski jump and the Olympic rings with the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976”, and above the rings, the words: “Bregisel Schanze”, and the artist’sname Bucheder. Erwin Bucheder The emblem of Austria with a stylized Austrian eagle and the legend: “Republik Osterreich 100 Schilling” Helmuth Gsollpointner Lettering on a plain edge: 100 Schilling 1975 Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage (Vienna Shield) Mintage (Hall Eagle) Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
36 mm 24 grams 2.70 mm .640 silver and .360 copper Proof: 188,000, Circulated: 2,627,000 Proof: 179,400, Circulated: 2,610,600 No mint marks Munze Osterreich (Austrian Mint) Proof: 150 Austrian Schilling, Circulated: 100 Austrian Schilling

[edit] 1984 Sarajevo Olympics

At the time, Sarajevo was the second largest city to host the Olympic Winter Games. [7] These were the first Winter Olympic Games that featured gold coins. [8] Marja-Liisa Haemaelaeinen of Finland was the first woman to win three gold medals in cross country skiing. Katarina Witt won her first Olympic gold medal in Figure Skating, and figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Gold Medal, and performed to the music of Ravel’s Bolero.

[edit] 100 Dinar

The dimensions are the same for all the 100 Dinar coins. Each series of coins had the same themes: Culture and History, Ice Sports, and Snow Sports.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
30 mm 13 grams 1.8 mm .925 silver and .075 copper No Mintmarks Zlatara Majdanpek (ZM) and Zavod za izradu novcanica (ZIN)

The artists for all Reverse Designs were Nebojsa Mitric, Dragisa Andric, Dragomir Mileusnic, Djordje Jovanovic, and Ljubisa Mancic. The artist for all Obverse Designs was Nebojsa Mitric.

  • Specifications
Series Reverse Design Obverse Design Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage (ZM) Mintage (ZIN) Issue Price
One Two ice hockey players, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1982 (released December 15, 1983) Proof 31,135 46,323 3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
Two A figure skater, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1983 Proof 58,697 17,614 3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
Three Two man bobsleigh, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1983 Proof 42,958 5,116 3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
Four Speed skater, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1984 Proof 39,504 6,188 3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
Five A pair of figure skaters, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1984 Proof 33,387 8,468 3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)

[edit] 250 Dinar

The dimensions are the same for all the 250 Dinar coins. Each series of coins had the same themes: Culture and History, Ice Sports, and Snow Sports.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
34 mm 17 grams 1.85 mm .925 silver and .075 copper No Mintmarks Zlatara Majdanpek (ZM) and Zavod za izradu novcanica (ZIN)

The artists for all Reverse Designs were Nebojsa Mitric, Dragisa Andric, Dragomir Mileusnic, Djordje Jovanovic, and Ljubisa Mancic. The artist for all Obverse Designs was Nebojsa Mitric.

  • Specifications
Series Reverse Design Obverse Design Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage (ZM) Mintage (ZIN) Issue Price
One A view of Sarajevo, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1982 (released December 15, 1983) Proof 53,499 16,751 4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
Two Artifacts, the words Leponski VIR, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1983 Proof 40,448 11,703 4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
Three Radimlia’s tomb, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1983 Proof 43,247 528 4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
Four Jajce Village, 29.XI, 1943, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1984 Proof 38,119 3,649 4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
Five The effigy of Josip Broz Tito, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1984 Proof 31,011 5,743 4,125 Dinar ($36 US)

[edit] 500 Dinar

The dimensions are the same for all the 500 Dinar coins. Each series of coins had the same themes: Culture and History, Ice Sports, and Snow Sports.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
38 mm 23 grams 2 mm .925 silver and .075 copper No Mintmarks Zlatara Majdanpek (ZM) and Zavod za izradu novcanica (ZIN)

The artists for all Reverse Designs were Nebojsa Mitric, Dragisa Andric, Dragomir Mileusnic, Djordje Jovanovic, and Ljubisa Mancic. The artist for all Obverse Designs was Nebojsa Mitric.

  • Specifications
Series Reverse Design Obverse Design Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage (ZM) Mintage (ZIN) Issue Price
One A downhill skiier, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1982 (released December 15, 1983) Proof 32,812 37,063 5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
Two A ski jumper, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1983 Proof 44,508 12,893 5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
Three Biathlon, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1983 Proof 36,962 4,630 5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
Four A cross-country skiier, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1984 Proof 32,142 7,200 5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
Five A slalom skiier, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1984 Proof 35,997 258 5,125 Dinar ($45 US)

[edit] 5000 Dinar

The dimensions are the same for all the 5000 Dinar coins.

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
24 mm 8 grams 1 mm .900 gold and .100 copper No Mintmarks Zlatara Majdanpek

The artists for all Reverse Designs were Nebojsa Mitric, Dragisa Andric, Dragomir Mileusnic, Djordje Jovanovic, and Ljubisa Mancic. The artist for all Obverse Designs was Nebojsa Mitric.

  • Specifications
Reverse Design Obverse Design Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, a stylized snowflake, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1982 (released December 15, 1983) Proof 23,400 27,625 Dinar ($246 US)
The effigy of Josip Broz Tito, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1983 Proof 13,874 27,625 Dinar ($246 US)
The Olympic flame, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84” , meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”. The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia” Milled 1983 Proof 12,948 27,625 Dinar ($246 US)

[edit] 1988 Calgary Olympics

Heading into the 1980s, the Olympics would return to Canada. The city of Calgary would host the 1988 Winter Olympics. Starting in 1985, the Federal Government, under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, issued a ten coin set to help finance and commemorate the Olympic games. In similar style to the Montreal Olympics, the RCM would introduce coins with a face value that had never been used before. Said coins would feature a $20 face value. These coins were issued in Proof quality only, and were sold with the partnership of the Royal Bank of Canada. Unlike the Montreal coins, mintage was limited to 5,000,000 coins and this would mark the first time that any silver coin had edge lettering on it. Said lettering was 'XV OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES - JEUX D'OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER.' [9]

[edit] 20 Dollars

Year Series Sport Artist Mintage Issue Price
1985 First Series Donwhill Skiing Ian Stewart 406,360 $37.00
1985 First Series Speed Skating Friedrich Peter 354,222 $37.00
1986 Second Series Hockey Ian Stewart 396,602 $37.00
1986 Second Series Biathlon John Mardon 308,086 $37.00
1986 Third Series Cross-Country Skiing Ian Stewart 303,199 $39.50
1986 Third Series Free-Style Skiing Walter Ott 294,322 $39.50
1986 Fourth Series Figure Skating Raymond Taylor 334,875 $39.50
1986 Fourth Series Curling Walter Ott 286,457 $39.50
1987 Fifth Series Ski-Jumping Raymond Taylor 290,954 $42.00
1987 Fifth Series Bobsleigh John Mardon 274,326 $42.00

[edit] One Hundred Dollar Gold

Year Theme Artist Mintage Issue Price
1987 XV Olympic Winter Games Friedrich Peter 145,175 $255.00

[edit] 1992 Albertville Olympics

The Albertville Olympics were the third Olympic Winter games held in France. To commemorate the event, the Government of France authorized the striking of ten gold and nine silver coins. [10]

[edit] 100 Francs

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
37 mm 22.2 grams (containing 19.98 grams of silver) 2.1 mm .900 silver and .100 copper The Director’s mark, the Horn of Plenty, and the Master Engraver’s mark, the Dolphin, appear under the word 100 Francs. Monnaie de Paris
  • Specifications
Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
A downhill skier with a view of Mont Blanc in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Guy Brun The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1989 (June) Proof Proof: 300,000 $43 (US), $47 (Cdn)
A pair of figure skaters on the Lac Bourget, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Georges Yoldjoglou The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1989 (June) Proof 300,000 $43 (US), $47 (Cdn)
A speed skater, an animal of Savoie (the Marmot), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1990 (January) Proof 300,000 $43 (US), $47 (Cdn)
A bobsleigh and a luge of the “Belle Epqoue”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1990 (January) Proof 300,000 $45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
A freestyle skier, a chamois (goat), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1990 (June) Proof 300,000 $45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
A slalom skier and a slalom skier of the “Belle Epoque”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1990 (June) Proof 300,000 $45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
Ice hockey players with an ibex (ram), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1991 (January) Proof 300,000 $45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
A cross-country skier with a view of the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoie, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1991 (January) Proof 300,000 $45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
A ski jumper with a ski jumper of the “Belle Epoque” in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Georges Yoldjoglou The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1991 (January) Proof 300,000 $45 (US), $49 (Cdn)

[edit] 500 Francs

  • Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mint Mark Struck by
31 mm 17 grams (containing ½ Troy ounce of Gold) 1.5 mm .920 silver and .080 copper The Director’s mark, the Horn of Plenty, and the Master Engraver’s mark, the Dolphin, appear under the word 500 Francs. Monnaie de Paris
  • Specifications
Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish Mintage Issue Price
A downhill skier with a view of Mont Blanc in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Guy Brun The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1989 (June) Proof Proof: 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A pair of figure skaters on the Lac Bourget, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Georges Yoldjoglou The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1989 (June) Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A speed skater, an animal of Savoie (the Marmot), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1990 (January) Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A bobsleigh and a luge of the “Belle Epqoue”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1990 (January) Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A freestyle skier, a chamois (goat), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1990 (June) Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A slalom skier and a slalom skier of the “Belle Epoque”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1990 (June) Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
Ice hockey players with an ibex (ram), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1991 (January) Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A cross-country skier with a view of the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoie, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Joaquin Jimenez The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1991 (January) Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A ski jumper with a ski jumper of the “Belle Epoque” in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Georges Yoldjoglou The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1991 (January) Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
Pierre Baron de Coubertin, a Greek column on the left, RF, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name Georges Yoldjoglou The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs Mint Engravers Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité 1991 Proof 30,000 $440 (US), $515 (Cdn)

[edit] 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics

[edit] One Dollar

Year Composition Theme Mintage US Mint Facility Engraver Obverse Design Designer Reverse Design
2002 Silver Salt Lake City Olympics 400,000 Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated) John Mercanti Crystal Emblem superimposed on top of the Games' secondary identity mark entitled: "Rhythm of the Land." Donna Weaver Salt Lake City skyline with the Rocky Mountains in the background.

[edit] Five Dollars

Year Composition Theme Mintage US Mint Facility Engraver Obverse Design Designer Reverse Design
2002 Gold Salt Lake City Olympics 80,000 West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) Donna Weaver Crystal Emblem superimposed on top of the Games' secondary identity mark entitled: "Rhythm of the Land." Donna Weaver Olympic flame in relief atop a cauldron.

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[edit] 2006 Turin Games

A total of 11 coins were minted for the Turin Olympic Games. There were five gold coins and six silver coins. The Silver coins feature the complete line-up of sterling silver coins that have been issued by the Italian State Mint (IPZS) to highlight six of the major disciplines that will be held during the XX Olympic Winter Games Torino 2006. Each coin is struck in proof finish. [12]

[edit] Silver Coins

Five Euros

Composition Finish Weight (g) Diameter (mm) Reverse Obverse
.925 sterling silver Proof 18 g 32 mm The stylized silhouette of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin’s tower landmark Figure skating, ski jumping and cross-country skiing

Ten Euros

Composition Finish Weight (g) Diameter (mm) Reverse Obverse
.925 sterling silver Proof 22 g 34 mm The stylized silhouette of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin’s tower landmark Alpine skiing, speed skating and ice hockey

GOLD COINS IN PROGRESS

[edit] 2010 Vancouver Olympics

The Royal Canadian Mint held a press conference in Calgary, Alberta to announce the release of the Vancouver Olympic commemorative coins. The newest denomination for the Vancouver Olympic coins is twenty-five dollars. [13] The twenty-five dollar coins are the first Modern Olympic coins ever to have a hologram on the reverse. The RCM plans to release 12 twenty-five dollar coins, 10 seventy-five dollar coins, 3 14-karat coins, and 4 one kilogram coins (two in silver, two in gold). [14]

[edit] Twenty-Five Cents

Specifications

Years Weight Diameter/Shape Composition
2007–present 4.4 g 23.88 mm 94.0% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel plating

Details

Date of Issue Sport Artist Mintage
February 24, 2007 Curling Glen Green 22,000,000
2007 Ice Hockey N/A N/A
2007 Paralympic Curling N/A N/A
2007 Biathlon N/A N/A
2007 Alpine Skiing N/A N/A

[edit] Twenty-Five Dollars

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
Twenty-Five Dollars Curling Steve Hepburn The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 Games Susanna Blunt Serrated February 24, 2007 Proof with selective hologram on the reverse

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
40 mm 27.78 grams N/A .925 silver and .075 copper 45,000 No Mint marks Royal Canadian Mint $69.95

[edit] Seventy-Five Dollars

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
Seventy-Five Dollars An officer of the RCMP mounted on a horse. Cecily Mok The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 Games Susanna Blunt Serrated February 24, 2007 Proof with selective colouring on the reverse

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
12 mm 27 grams N/A 58.33% gold and 41.67% silver 8,000 No Mint marks Royal Canadian Mint $389.95

[edit] Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Images of Canada prior to European settlement. Stanley Witten The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 Games Susanna Blunt Plain February 24, 2007 Proof

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
101.6 mm 1 kilogram N/A 99.99% silver 2,500 No Mint marks Royal Canadian Mint $1,299.95

[edit] Three Hundred Dollars

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
Three Hundred Dollars A diverse group of many faces surrounds the outer ring of the coin while the inner core of the coin features the Olympic Torch. Laurie McGaw (outer ring), David Craig (inner core) The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 Games Susanna Blunt Serrated February 24, 2007 Proof

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
60 mm 50 grams N/A 58.33% gold and 41.67% silver 2,500 No Mint marks Royal Canadian Mint $1,499.95

[edit] Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars

Specifications

Denomination Reverse Design Artist Obverse Design Artist Edge Date of Issue Finish
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars Images of Canada prior to European settlement. Stanley Witten The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 Games Susanna Blunt Plain 2007 Proof

Dimensions

Diameter Weight Thickness Composition Mintage Mint Mark Struck by Issue Price
101.6 mm 1 kilogram N/A 99.99% gold 20 No Mint marks Royal Canadian Mint $36,000.00

[edit] References

  1. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, Volume 1, Michele Menard, page 8, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  2. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, Volume 1, Michele Menard, page 8, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  3. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, Volume 1, Michele Menard, page 56, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  4. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, Volume 1, Michele Menard, page 8, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  5. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, Michèle Ménard, p. 77, 1991, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  6. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, Michèle Ménard, p. 79, 1991, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  7. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, Volume 1, Michelle Menard, p. 166, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  8. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, Volume 1, Michelle Menard, p. 166, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  9. ^ Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Edition, W.K. Cross, 2006. p.354, ISBN 0-88968-297-6
  10. ^ Coins of the Modern Olympic Games, p. 238, Michèle Ménard, 1991, ISBN 1-895321-00-X
  11. ^ http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/CoinLibrary/index.cfm?flash=yes#2002Olympics
  12. ^ www.mint.ca/RoyalCanadianMintPublic/en-CA/TheStore/Shopping/CoinSets/Other/644045.htm
  13. ^ "Olympic commems to sport $25 face, Bret Evans, Canadian Coin News, January 9 to 22, 2007
  14. ^ Royal Canadian Mint website, Path: www.mint.ca, The Royal Canadian Mint, News, News Releases, Date: February 21, 2007
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