Centennial Olympics (Torch Runner) Gold $5
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1995
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 102-390
Background
The U.S. Olympic Torch Runner Five Dollar Gold was released in 1995 to support the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee.
Recipient Organization: Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Inc. and the United States Olympic Committee
Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
The obverse features a design of a torch runner carrying the torch to the cauldron, the Olympic Games logo, and the Atlanta skyline in the background.
The reverse features a side view of the bald eagle, with a banner in its beak.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 100
- ATLANTA 1996
- 1995
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- 1896-1996
- FIVE DOLLARS
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Frank Gasparro
- Designer: Frank Gasparro