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.[1]
In 1951, the government of Finland authorized the striking of the first modern Olympic coin, a 500 Markkaa. At first, the coins circulated as currency in the issuing country and the mintages were high. In borrowing from the traditions of ancient Greece, the coins were a memento of the 1951 Games, and a coin that numismatists could now add to their collection. 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.
[1]
Summer Games
Year |
Event |
Number of Coins |
1896 |
I Olympic Games, Athens, Greece |
None |
1900 |
II Olympic Games, Paris, France |
None |
1904 |
III Olympic Games, St. Louis, USA |
None |
1908 |
IV Olympic Games, London, England |
None |
1912 |
V Olympic Games, Stockholm, Sweden |
None |
1920 |
VII Olympic Games, Antwerp, Belgium |
None |
1924 |
VIII Olympic Games, Paris, France |
None |
1928 |
IX Olympic Games, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
None |
1932 |
X Olympic Games, Los Angeles, USA |
None |
1936 |
XI Olympic Games, Berlin, Germany |
None |
1948 |
XIV Olympic Games, London, England |
None |
1952 |
XV Olympic Games, Helsinki, Finland |
1 |
1956 |
XVI Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden |
None |
1960 |
XVII Olympic Games, Rome, Italy |
None |
1964 |
XVIII Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan |
2 |
1968 |
XIX Olympic Games, Mexico City, Mexico |
1 |
1972 |
XX Olympic Games, Munich, Germany |
6 |
1976 |
XXI Olympic Games, Montreal, Canada |
30 |
1980 |
XXII Olympic Games, Moscow, Russia |
45 |
1984 |
XXIII Olympic Games, Los Angeles, USA |
6 |
1988 |
XXIV Olympic Games, Seoul, Korea |
32 |
1992 |
XXV Olympic Games, Barcelona, Spain |
30 |
1996 |
XXVI Olympic Games, Atlanta, USA |
16 |
2000 |
XXVII Olympic Games, Sydney, Australia |
59 |
2004 |
XXVIII Olympic Games, Athens, Greece |
N/A |
2008 |
XXIX Olympic Games, Beijing, China |
27 (Projected) [2] |
2012 |
XXX Olympic Games, London, England |
N/A |
2016 |
XXXI Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
2 |
1952 Helsinki Olympics
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
500 Markkaa |
A wreath surrounding 500 and the legend: "Suomi Finland Markkaa" |
A. Altonen and M. Visanti |
The Olympic Rings and the legend: “XV Olympia, Helsinki” and the year of 1951 or 1952 |
A. Altonen and M. Visanti |
Symbols of 18 pairs and hands |
1951 or 1952 |
Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
32 mm |
12 grams |
2 mm |
.500 silver, .400 copper, and .100 nickel |
18,500 (1951) and 586,500 (1952) |
H (for Director Helle) |
Suomen Rahapaja (Finnish Mint) |
500 Markkaa (approximately $2.25 US) |
1964 Tokyo Olympics
100 Yen
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
100 Yen |
The rising sun in the centre, small olive leaves, 100 superimposed, and the legend: “Tokyo 1964” above and below a Japanese legend meaning: “year 39 of the reign of Showa” |
Miss Shoko Maejima |
The Olympic flame with the Olympic rings and a Japanese legend meaning: “Japan 100 Yen” |
Miss Shoko Maejima |
Milled |
1964 |
Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
22.6 mm |
4.8 grams |
1.7 mm |
.600 silver, .300 copper, and .100 zinc |
80,000,000 |
No Mint marks |
The Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau |
100 Yen |
1000 Yen
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
1000 Yen |
Cherry blossoms, the Olympic rings, 1 000 yen, the legend: “1964 Tokyo” and a Japanese legend meaning: “year 39 of the reign of Showa” |
Mint Officials |
Mount Fuji with Cherry Blossoms on each side and a Japanese legend meaning: “Japan 1000 yen” |
Mint Officials |
Milled |
1964 |
Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
35 mm |
20 grams |
2.5 mm |
.925 silver and .075 copper |
15,000,000 |
No Mint marks |
The Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau |
1000 Yen |
1968 Mexico City Olympics
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
25 pesos |
An Aztec ballplayer, the Olympic rings, and the legend: “Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968” |
Lorenzo Rafael |
An eagle fighting a snake, the legend: “Estados Unidos Mexicanos”, the words “ley 0.720” and 25 pesos |
Ricardo Luna Y Vasco |
Incused lettering “Independencia y Libertad” |
1968 |
Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
38 mm |
22.5 grams |
2 mm |
.720 silver and .280 copper |
30,000,000 |
M (small “o” above the “M”) |
La Casa de Moneda de Mexico (Mexican Mint) |
25 pesos |
1972 Munich Olympics
During the release of the first four series, a controversy was generated over the legend. The use of the legend, “IN DEUTSCHLAND” was a point of tension for East Germany. The point was raised that the legend should have read “In München”. The legend was changed for Series Five.[3]
Series One
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
10 Deutsche Mark |
A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “10 Deutsche Mark Bundesrepublik Deutschland” |
Greta Lippi-Heinsen, Munich |
The 1972 Olympic emblem of Munich, nicknamed “The Wheel of Fortune”, and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in Deutschland” |
Greta Lippi-Heinsen, Munich |
Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” |
1972 (released in January 1970) |
Proof and Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
32.5 mm |
15.5 grams |
2.25 mm |
.625 silver and .375 copper |
All mint marks: 125,000 each Proof, 2,375,000 each Circulated |
Below the Eagle’s right claw: D, F, G, J |
Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) |
Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark |
Series Two
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
10 Deutsche Mark |
A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” |
Reinhart Heinsdorff, Lehen |
Intertwining chains on a ribbed disc and the legend: “Olympische Spiele 1972 in München” |
Reinhart Heinsdorff, Lehen |
Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” |
1972 (released in July 1971) |
Proof and Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
32.5 mm |
15.5 grams |
2.25 mm |
.625 silver and .375 copper |
All mint marks: 125,000 each Proof, 4,875,000 each Circulated |
Below the Eagle’s left claw: D, F, G, J |
Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) |
Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark |
Series Three
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
10 Deutsche Mark |
A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” |
Siegmund Schutz, Berlin |
A male ball player, a female gymnast and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München” |
Siegmund Schutz, Berlin |
Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” |
1972 (released in December 1971) |
Proof and Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
32.5 mm |
15.5 grams |
2.25 mm |
.625 silver and .375 copper |
All mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each Circulated |
Under the Eagle’s right wing: D, F, G, J |
Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) |
Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark |
Series Four
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
10 Deutsche Mark |
A German Eagle with asymmetrical wings, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” |
Doris Waschk-Balz, Hamburg |
An aerial view of Munich Olympic stadium and the legend: “Olympische Spiele München 26.8-10.9 1972” |
Doris Waschk-Balz, Hamburg |
Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” |
1972 (released in May 1972) |
Proof and Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
32.5 mm |
15.5 grams |
2.25 mm |
.625 silver and .375 copper |
All mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each Circulated |
Below the legend: D, F, G, J |
Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) |
Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark |
Series Five
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
10 Deutsche Mark |
A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” |
Greta Lippi-Heinsen, Munich |
The emblem of the 1972 Munich Games and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München” |
Greta Lippi-Heinsen, Munich |
Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” |
1972 (released in July 1972) |
Proof and Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
32.5 mm |
15.5 grams |
2.25 mm |
.625 silver and .375 copper |
All mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 2,350,000 each Circulated |
Below the legend: D, F, G, J |
Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) |
Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark |
Series Six
Specifications
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
10 Deutsche Mark |
A stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark” |
Siegmund Schutz, Berlin |
The flame with a small Munich Olympic emblem, and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München” |
Siegmund Schutz, Berlin |
Lettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius” |
1972 (released in July 1972) |
Proof and Circulated |
Dimensions
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mintage |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
32.5 mm |
15.5 grams |
2.25 mm |
.625 silver and .375 copper |
All mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each Circulated |
Below the legend: D, F, G, J |
Bayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) |
Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark |
1976 Montreal Olympics
Starting in February 1973, the RCM engaged in a very ambitious program. At the behest of the Federal Government, led by then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, it was agreed that these coins would help finance while commemorate the 1976 Summer Olympics. An Official Act – The Olympic (1976) Act – authorized the issue of the legal tender coins.
The plan was to have thirty coins: twenty-eight sterling (.925) silver coins with face values of $5 and $10, containing .723 Troy ounce and 1.44 Troy ounce of silver each respectively, and two gold coins. These coins would be categorized into seven series with each series configured into four coin sets (two five dollar coins and two ten dollar coins).[4] The seven series were constituted as follows:
- Geographic
- Olympic Motifs
- Early Canadian Sports
- Olympic Track and Field Sports
- Olympic Summer Sports
- Olympic Team and Body Contact Sports
- Olympic Souvenirs
Series 1
Year |
Coin Number |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price (Encapsulated) |
Issue Price (Standard Case) |
1973 |
Coin No. 1 |
Ten Dollars |
Map of World |
Georges Huel |
543,098 |
$12.00 |
$14.00 |
1973 |
Coin No. 2 |
Five Dollars |
Map of North America |
Georges Huel |
537,898 |
$6.00 |
$7.50 |
1973 |
Coin No. 3 |
Ten Dollars |
Montreal Skyline |
Georges Huel |
Included in mintage of No. 1 |
$12.00 |
$14.00 |
1973 |
Coin No. 4 |
Five Dollars |
Kingston and Sailboats |
Georges Huel |
Included in mintage of No. 2 |
$6.00 |
$7.50 |
Series 2
Year |
Coin Number |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price (Encapsulated) |
Issue Price (Standard Case) |
1974 |
Coin No. 5 |
Ten Dollars |
Head of Zeus |
Anthony Mann |
1,990,570 |
$15.00 |
$17.00 |
1974 |
Coin No. 6 |
Five Dollars |
Athlete with Torch |
Anthony Mann |
1,974,939 |
$7.50 |
$9.00 |
1974 |
Coin No. 7 |
Ten Dollars |
Temple of Zeus |
Anthony Mann |
Included in mintage of No. 5 |
$15.00 |
$17.00 |
1974 |
Coin No. 8 |
Five Dollars |
Olympic Rings and Wreath |
Anthony Mann |
Included in mintage of No. 6 |
$7.50 |
$9.00 |
Series 3
Year |
Coin Number |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price (Encapsulated) |
Issue Price (Standard Case) |
1974 |
Coin No. 9 |
Ten Dollars |
Lacrosse |
Ken Danby |
1,990,570 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1974 |
Coin No. 10 |
Five Dollars |
Canoeing |
Ken Danby |
1,974,939 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
1974 |
Coin No. 11 |
Ten Dollars |
Cycling |
Ken Danby |
Included in mintage of No. 9 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1974 |
Coin No. 12 |
Five Dollars |
Rowing |
Ken Danby |
Included in mintage of No. 10 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
Series 4
Year |
Coin Number |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price (Encapsulated) |
Issue Price (Standard Case) |
1975 |
Coin No. 13 |
Ten Dollars |
Men’s Hurdles |
Leo Yerxa |
1,985,000 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1975 |
Coin No. 14 |
Five Dollars |
Marathon |
Leo Yerxa |
2,476,217 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
1975 |
Coin No. 15 |
Ten Dollars |
Women’s Shot Put |
Leo Yerxa |
Included in mintage of No. 13 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1975 |
Coin No. 16 |
Five Dollars |
Women’s Javelin |
Leo Yerxa |
Included in mintage of No. 14 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
Series 5
Year |
Coin Number |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price (Encapsulated) |
Issue Price (Standard Case) |
1975 |
Coin No. 17 |
Ten Dollars |
Paddling |
Lynda Cooper |
1,985,000 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1975 |
Coin No. 18 |
Five Dollars |
Diving |
Lynda Cooper |
2,476,217 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
1975 |
Coin No. 19 |
Ten Dollars |
Sailing |
Lynda Cooper |
Included in mintage of No. 17 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1975 |
Coin No. 20 |
Five Dollars |
Swimming |
Lynda Cooper |
Included in mintage of No. 18 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
Series 6
Year |
Coin Number |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price (Encapsulated) |
Issue Price (Standard Case) |
1976 |
Coin No. 21 |
Ten Dollars |
Field Hockey |
Shigeo Fukada |
1,887,630 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1976 |
Coin No. 22 |
Five Dollars |
Fencing |
Shigeo Fukada |
1,985,257 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
1976 |
Coin No. 23 |
Ten Dollars |
Soccer |
Shigeo Fukada |
Included in mintage of No. 21 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1976 |
Coin No. 24 |
Five Dollars |
Boxing |
Shigeo Fukada |
Included in mintage of No. 22 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
Series 7
Year |
Coin Number |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price (Encapsulated) |
Issue Price (Standard Case) |
1976 |
Coin No. 25 |
Ten Dollars |
Olympic Stadium |
Elliott John Morrison |
1,887,629 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1976 |
Coin No. 26 |
Five Dollars |
Olympic Village |
Elliott John Morrison |
1,985,257 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
1976 |
Coin No. 27 |
Ten Dollars |
Olympic Velodrome |
Elliott John Morrison |
Included in mintage of No. 25 |
$15.75 |
$17.00 |
1976 |
Coin No. 28 |
Five Dollars |
Olympic Flame |
Elliott John Morrison |
Included in mintage of No. 22 |
$8.00 |
$9.00 |
100 Dollar Gold
Year |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
1976 |
Olympic Commemorative (14 karat) |
Dora de Pédery-Hunt |
650,000 |
$105.00 |
1976 |
Olympic Commemorative (22 karat) |
Dora de Pédery-Hunt |
350,000 |
$150.00 |
1980 Moscow Olympics
IN PROGRESS
The Moscow Olympics were the first Olympic games to be held in a socialist country. An Act of the Soviet government authorized the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of the USSR to issue a 28-coin collection of five and ten roubles in proof and uncirculated qualities. There was also six proof and six uncirculated gold 100 roubles, five proof and five uncirculated platinum 150 roubles, and six proof and six uncirculated 1 rouble coins.[5]
1 Rouble
The dimensions are the same for all 1 Rouble coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
Issue Price |
31 mm |
12.8 grams |
2.3 mm |
Cupronickel |
Leningrad Mint’s mintmark |
Leningrad Mint |
Proof: $4.00 US, Uncirculated: Face Value |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage (Proof) |
Mintage (Uncirculated) |
The Moscow Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977 |
Yu. A. Lukjanov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” |
S.M. Ivanov, modeler |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
335,000 |
8,665,000 |
The Kremlin with the Moscow Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977 |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” |
S.M. Ivanov, modeler |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
509,500 |
6,490,500 |
The University of Moscow, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979 |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” |
S.M. Ivanov, modeler |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
Proof: 334,500 |
Uncirculated: 4,665,500 |
The Cosmic Space Monument, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979 |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” |
S.M. Ivanov, modeler |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
Proof: 334,500 |
Uncirculated: 4,665,500 |
The Monument of Yuri Dolgoruky, founder of Moscow, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “"The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980" and the year 1980 |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” |
S.M. Ivanov, modeler |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
Proof: 509,500 |
Uncirculated: 4,490,500 |
The Olympic torch, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980 |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 1 Rouble” |
S.M. Ivanov, modeler |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
Proof: 509,500 |
Uncirculated: 4,490,500 |
Series One (Geographic)
The dimensions are the same for all the Series One Five Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
33 mm |
16.67 grams |
2.4 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
5 Roubles |
A view of Tallinn, sailboats in the foreground, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 122,167, UNC 251,562 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
5 Roubles |
A view of Kiev, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. |
Yu. A. Lukjanov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 121,137, UNC 250,037 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
5 Roubles |
A view of Minsk, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. |
Yu. A. Lukjanov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 121,137, UNC 250,040 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
5 Roubles |
A view of Leningrad, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. |
V.V. Nikitin |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 121,417, UNC 250,411 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
The dimensions are the same for all the Series One Ten Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
39 mm |
33.3 grams |
3.3 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
10 Roubles |
The Moscow Olympic emblem, superimposed on the map of the USSR, and the legend, “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 121,137, UNC 250,040 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
10 Roubles |
The Kremlin, and Red Square, the Olympic emblem and the legend,“The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 121,423, UNC 250,414 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
Series Two – Citius
Five Roubles
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Two Five Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
33 mm |
16.67 grams |
2.4 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
5 Roubles |
Running, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 118,353, UNC 226,653 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
5 Roubles |
Swimming, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 118,353, UNC 226,655 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
Ten Roubles
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Two Ten Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
39 mm |
33.3 grams |
3.3 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
10 Roubles |
Cycling, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 118,453, UNC 226,670 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
10 Roubles |
Canoeing, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 118,403, UNC 226,404 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
10 Roubles |
Equestrian, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 118,409, UNC 226,403 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
Series Three – Altius
Five Roubles
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Three Five Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
33 mm |
16.67 grams |
2.4 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
5 Roubles |
High jumping, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 119,143, UNC 220,583 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
5 Roubles |
Equestrian show jumping, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 119,143, UNC 220,603 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Three Ten Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
39 mm |
33.3 grams |
3.3 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
10 Roubles |
Pole vaulting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 119,343, UNC 220,583 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
10 Roubles |
Basketball, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 119,243, UNC 220,583 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
10 Roubles |
Volleyball, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 119,243, UNC 220,583 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
Series Four – Fortius
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Four Five Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
33 mm |
16.67 grams |
2.4 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
5 Roubles |
Weightlifting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
5 Roubles |
Hammer throw, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Four Ten Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
39 mm |
33.3 grams |
3.3 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
10 Roubles |
Ancient version of weightlifting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
10 Roubles |
Boxing, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
10 Roubles |
Judo, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: "The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980" and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: "U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles" |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 107,928, UNC 207,078 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
Series Five – Sports and Beauty
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Five Five Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
33 mm |
16.67 grams |
2.4 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
5 Roubles |
Gymnastics, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 95,420, UNC 126,220 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
5 Roubles |
Archery, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 95,420, UNC 126,220 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Five Ten Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
39 mm |
33.3 grams |
3.3 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
10 Roubles |
Dance of an eagle and khuresh, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 95,420 UNC 126,220 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
Series Six – Team Sports
Five Roubles
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Six Five Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
33 mm |
16.67 grams |
2.4 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
5 Roubles |
Ball and Stick Game, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 95,520, UNC 126,220 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
5 Roubles |
Playing ball on the horses, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” |
L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 95,520, UNC 126,220 |
Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
Ten Roubles
The dimensions are the same for all the Series Six Ten Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
39 mm |
33.3 grams |
3.3 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
10 Roubles |
Tug of War, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 95,420, UNC 126,220 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
10 Roubles |
Reindeer Race, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 10 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 95,420, UNC 126,220 |
Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
100 Roubles
The dimensions are the same for all the 100 Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
30 mm |
17.28 grams |
1.8 mm |
.900 gold and .100 copper |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
100 Roubles |
Sport and Peace symbol, illustrated by a globe and palm branch behind the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
PR 38,036, UNC 23,536 |
Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US |
100 Roubles |
Lenin Central Stadium, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
PR 45,317 UNC 62,023 |
Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US |
100 Roubles |
Rowing Canal in Krylatskoye, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
PR 43,253 UNC 57,153 |
Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US |
100 Roubles |
Velodrome, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
PR 42,213 UNC 54,913 |
Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US |
100 Roubles |
Palace of Water Sports Druzhba, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
PR 38,003 UNC 53,503 |
Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US |
100 Roubles |
The Olympic flame, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 100 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
PR 27,820 UNC 24,620 |
Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US |
150 Roubles
The dimensions are the same for all the 150 Roubles coins.
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
28.6 mm |
15.55 grams |
1.5 mm |
.9993 platinum |
Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark |
Leningrad Mint |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
150 Roubles |
The emblem of the Moscow Olympic Games, and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1977 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 24,160, UNC 9,910 |
Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US |
150 Roubles |
Discus thrower, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1978 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 19,853, UNC 13,403 |
Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US |
150 Roubles |
Ancient wrestlers (Greek statue from Uffizi museum in Florence, Italy), the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 18,978, UNC 13,578 |
Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US |
150 Roubles |
Ancient chariot from early Greek games, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1979 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 17,078, UNC 9,728 |
Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US |
150 Roubles |
Ancient runners, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980. |
V.A. Ermakov |
The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 150 Roubles” |
S.M. Ivanov, modelers |
Milled |
1980 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
PR 12,870, UNC 7,820 |
Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US |
1984 Los Angeles Olympics
The State of California and the municipality refused to finance the Games. The U.S.S.R. refused to participate in the games as well. Legislation from July 22, 1982 authorized an issue of Olympic coins. The Bill allowed the striking of six coins bearing three different designs. The United States struck its first Olympic coins ever, and its first gold coin in fifty years.[6] Uncirculated Coins were produced at the United States Mint’s facilities in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco and West Point.
One Dollar
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
38.1 mm |
26.73 grams (containing 0.77 Troy ounce of Silver) |
2.79 mm |
.900 silver and .100 copper |
D for Denver, P for Philadelphia, S for San Francisco. |
United States Mint |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage (Proof) |
Mintage (Denver) |
Mintage (Philadelphia) |
Issue Price |
The head of an Eagle, the words “E Plurbius Unum, One Dollar”, and United States of America |
Elizabeth Jones |
A Greek discus thrower, the Olympic emblem of Los Angeles and the legend: “Los Angeles XXIII Olympiad” |
Elizabeth Jones |
Milled |
1983 |
Proof: 1,577,025 |
174,014 |
294,543 |
174,014 |
Proof: $24.95, Unc: $28.00 |
The head of an Eagle, the words “E Plurbius Unum, One Dollar”, and United States of America |
Elizabeth Jones |
Graham’s sculpture and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the background |
Elizabeth Jones |
Milled |
1983 |
Proof: 1,801,210 |
116,675 |
217,954 |
116,675 |
Proof: $32, Unc: $28.00 |
Ten Dollars
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
Struck by |
26.92 mm |
16.718 grams (containing .484 Troy ounces of Gold) |
2.24 mm |
.900 gold and .100 copper |
D for the Denver Mint, P for the Philadelphia Mint, S for the San Francisco Mint, W for West Point. |
United States Mint |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage (Denver) |
Mintage (Philadelphia) |
Mintage (San Francisco) |
Mintage (West Point) |
Issue Price |
An eagle, the words ten dollars, and “United States of America” |
John Mercanti |
Two Olympic torch runners, the Olympic rings, the legend “Olympiad XXIII”, the words “Los Angeles” and “In God We Trust”, and the year 1984 |
James Peed and John Mercanti |
Milled |
1984 |
Proof and Uncirculated |
381,085 |
34,533 |
33,309 |
48,551 |
Part of 3 coin set, Proof: $352.00, Uncirculated: $395.00 |
1988 Seoul Games
Specifications
1000 Won
Denomination |
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
1000 Won |
30 mm |
12 grams |
2.2 mm |
Cupronickel (75 copper and 25 nickel) |
No Mintmarks |
[7]
2000 Won
Denomination |
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
2000 Won |
33 mm |
17 grams |
2.6 mm |
100 Nickel |
No Mintmarks |
[8]
5000 Won
Denomination |
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
5000 Won |
32 mm |
16.81 grams (containing ½ Troy Oz. of Silver) |
2.45 mm |
925 silver and 75 copper |
No Mintmarks |
[9]
10,000 Won
Denomination |
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
10,000 Won |
40 mm |
33.62 grams (containing 1 Troy Oz. of Silver) |
3.0 mm |
925 silver and 75 copper |
No Mintmarks |
[10]
25,000 Won
Denomination |
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
25,000 Won |
27 mm |
16.813 grams (containing 1/2 Troy Oz. of Gold) |
2.0 mm |
925 gold, 30 silver and 45 copper |
No Mintmarks |
[11]
50,000 Won
Denomination |
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
50,000 Won |
35 mm |
33.626 grams (containing 1 Troy oz. of Gold) |
2.4 mm |
925 gold, 30 silver, 45 copper |
No Mintmarks |
[12]
Series One
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
50,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
A Turtle Ship |
I.C. Ham |
Milled |
February 1986 |
Proof |
30,000 [12] |
$750.00 US |
25,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Farmer’s Dance |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
February 1986 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
113,664 (Pr), 31,315 (BU) [11] |
(Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US |
10,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
A Marathon Runner |
K.H. Kim |
Milled |
February 1986 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
257,648 (Pr), 68,902 (BU) [13] |
(Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US |
10,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Diving |
D.K. Min |
Milled |
February 1986 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
247,181 (Pr), 66,103 (BU) [10] |
(Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US |
5,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Tug of War, Jul Dali Ki, one of the Lunar New Year celebrations on the first Full Moon Day |
C.S. Park |
Milled |
February 1986 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
225,138 (Pr), 87,988 (BU) [9] |
(Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US |
5,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
The Hodori, the Olympic mascot |
D.K. Min |
Milled |
February 1986 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
240,211 (Pr), 93,879 (BU) [14] |
(Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US |
2,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Boxing |
Y.S. Lee and I.C. Ham |
Milled |
February 1986 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
143,936 (Pr), 337,454 (BU) [8] |
(Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US |
1,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Basketball |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
February 1986 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
144,506 (Pr), 404,948 (BU) [7] |
(Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US |
Series Two
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
50,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
South Grand Gate, known as Namdaemun |
K.H. Kim |
Milled |
August 1987 |
Proof |
30,000 [15] |
$750.00 US |
25,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Fan Dance, Korean Folk Dance |
K.H. Kim and S.A. Lee |
Milled |
August 1987 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
79,355 (Pr), 21,863 (BU) [16] |
(Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US |
10,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Volleyball, introduced in Korea in 1916 |
D.K. Min |
Milled |
August 1987 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
204,235 (Pr), 54,618 (BU) [16] |
(Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US |
10,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Archer |
Y.S. Lee and D.K. Min |
Milled |
August 1987 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
183,985 (Pr), 49,203 (BU) [17] |
(Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US |
5,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Main stadium |
C.S. Park |
Milled |
August 1987 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
188,118 (Pr), 73,521 (BU) [18] |
(Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US |
5,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Shuttlecock, Cheki-kicking and Chegi Cha Ki |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
August 1987 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
168,461 (Pr), 65,838 (BU) [19] |
(Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US |
2,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Judo |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
August 1987 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
137,561 (Pr), 322,508 (BU) [20] |
(Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US |
1,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Tennis |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
1987 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
139,650 (Pr), 391,340 (BU) [21] |
(Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US |
Series Three
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
50,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Ceramic Horse and Rider, a relic of the Shilla Epoch |
Y.S. Lee |
Milled |
March 1988 |
Proof |
30,000 [22] |
$750.00 US |
25,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Kite Flying |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
March 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
76,678 (Pr), 21,126 (BU) [23] |
(Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US |
10,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Equestrian |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Milled |
March 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
77,555 (Pr), 20,740 (BU) [24] |
(Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US |
10,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Rhythmic Gymnastics |
D.K. Min |
Milled |
March 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
76,898 (Pr), 20,564 (BU) [17] |
(Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US |
5,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Taekwondo |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
March 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
156,180 (Pr), 61,039 (BU) [25] |
(Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US |
5,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Swinging, a traditional competition to establish who can swing highest during the Tan O Festival |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
March 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
147,227 (Pr), 57,540 (BU) [26] |
(Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US |
2,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Wrestling |
Y.S. Lee and K.H. Kim |
Milled |
March 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
139,005 (Pr), 325,894 (BU) [27] |
(Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US |
1,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Handball |
Y.S. Lee and K.H. Kim |
Milled |
March 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
137,681 (Pr), 385,822 (BU) [28] |
(Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US |
Series Four
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
50,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Dabotap Pagoda, built during the 8th Century and located in the garden of a Buddhist temple in Kyung Joo |
K.H. Kim |
Milled |
September 1988 |
Proof |
30,000 [29] |
$750.00 US |
25,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Seesaw |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
September 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
63,050 (Pr), 17,371 (BU) [30] |
(Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US |
10,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Football (Soccer) |
D.K. Min |
Milled |
September 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
63,906 (Pr), 17,090 (BU) [31] |
(Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US |
10,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Cycling |
Y.S. Lee and D.H. Oh |
Milled |
September 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
67,956 (Pr), 18,173 (BU) [32] |
(Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US |
5,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Top Spinning |
Y.S. Lee and K.H. Kim |
Milled |
September 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
131,394 (Pr), 51,351 (BU) [33] |
(Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US |
5,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Ssirum – Korean wrestling |
K.H. Kim and D.H. Oh |
Milled |
September 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
132,514 (Pr), 51,789 (BU) [34] |
(Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US |
2,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Weightlifting |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
September 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
137,793 (Pr), 323,053 (BU) [27] |
(Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US |
1,000 Won |
Emblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon. |
D.H. Oh and D.K. Min |
Table Tennis |
D.H. Oh |
Milled |
September 1988 |
Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated |
136,501 (Pr), 382,514 (BU) [28] |
(Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US |
1992 Barcelona Games
Dimensions
Denomination |
Diameter |
Weight |
Thickness |
Composition |
Mint Mark |
25 Pesetas [35] |
19.50 mm with a hole in center |
4.25 grams |
2.11 mm |
88.4% copper, 5% nickel, 5% aluminum, 1% iron, 0.6% magnesium |
M with crown on top |
2000 Pesetas [36] |
40 mm |
27 grams |
2.45 mm |
925 silver and 75 copper |
M with crown on top |
10,000 Pesetas [37] |
19 mm |
3.37 grams |
0.75 mm |
999 gold |
M with crown on top |
20,000 Pesetas [38] |
23 mm |
6.75 grams |
1.02 mm |
999 gold |
M with crown on top |
80,000 Pesetas [38] |
38 mm |
27 grams |
1.45 mm |
999 gold |
M with crown on top |
25 Pesetas
Specifications
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Mintage |
Olympic emblem of Barcelona |
Mint engravers |
A Discus thrower, word ESPANA and year 1990 |
Mint engravers |
Plain |
1990 |
35,052,000 [35] |
A high jumper, Olympic emblem of Barcelona |
Mint engravers |
Effigy of King Juan Carlos I, word ESPANA and year 1990 |
Mint engravers |
Plain |
1990 |
30,478,000 [39] |
Spanish Art
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
80,000 Pesetas |
Cosmic Athlete from Salvador Dalí painting |
Mint engravers (from Dalí’s painting) |
Portrait of the Royal Family |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
1990 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
30,000 (Pr), 25,000 (Fl) |
130,000 Pesetas (Pr), 115,000 Pesetas (Fl) [40] |
20,000 Pesetas |
Sagrada Familia (Gaudi’s Holy Family Cathedral) |
Mint engravers |
Portrait of King Don Juan Carlos I |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
1990 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
37,000 (Pr), 42,000 (Fl) |
33,000 Pesetas (Pr), 30,000 Pesetas (Fl) [38] |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
80,000 Pesetas |
Prince Balthasar Carlos on horseback |
Mint engravers |
Portrait of the Royal Family |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
January 25, 1991 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
8,000 (Pr), 8,000 (Fl) |
130,000 Pesetas (Pr), 115,000 Pesetas (Fl) [41] |
20,000 Pesetas |
Ruins of Catalonian city, Empuries |
Mint engravers |
Portrait of King Don Juan Carlos I |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
January 25, 1991 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
35,000 (Pr), 15,000 (Fl) |
33,000 Pesetas (Pr), 30,000 Pesetas (Fl) [42] |
Olympic Spirit
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
10,000 Pesetas |
Field Hockey |
Mint engravers |
Portrait of Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
1990 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
45,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) |
19,000 Pesetas (Pr), 16,000 Pesetas (Fl) [37] |
2,000 Pesetas |
Olympic Emblem of Barcelona |
Mint engravers |
Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
1990 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl) |
4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [36] |
2,000 Pesetas |
Archer (from pre-historic painting) |
Mint engravers (from Levantine art) |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
Mint engravers |
Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
1990 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl) |
4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [43] |
2,000 Pesetas |
Football (Soccer) |
Mint engravers |
Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
1990 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl) |
4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [44] |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
10,000 Pesetas |
A Pictogram depicting gymnastics |
Mint engravers |
Portrait of Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
January 25, 1991 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
50,000 (Pr), 20,000 (Fl) |
19,000 Pesetas (Pr), 16,000 Pesetas (Fl) [45] |
2,000 Pesetas |
A Greek runner |
Mint engravers |
Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
January 25, 1991 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) |
4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [46] |
2,000 Pesetas |
Rowing (curved river boat and six oarsmen and one helmsman) |
Mint engravers |
Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
January 25, 1991 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) |
4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [47] |
2,000 Pesetas |
Basketball |
Mint engravers |
Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
January 25, 1991 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) |
4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [48] |
Spanish Tradition
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
2,000 Pesetas |
Els Castellers (a human pyramid, an old Catalan tradition) |
Mint engravers |
Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
1990 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl) |
4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [49] |
Denomination |
Reverse Design |
Artist |
Obverse Design |
Artist |
Edge |
Date of Issue |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
2,000 Pesetas |
Jai alai, a Basque game |
Mint engravers |
Effigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias |
Mint engravers |
Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled |
January 25, 1991 |
Proof, Fleur de coins |
180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl) |
4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [50] |
1996 Atlanta Games
Half Dollar[51]
Year |
Denomination |
Theme |
Mintage |
US Mint Facility |
Engraver |
Obverse Design |
Designer |
Reverse Design |
1995 |
Half Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Baseball) |
Proof 170,114 Unc 171,019 |
San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated) |
Edgar Z. Steever |
Men’s baseball. |
T. James Ferrell |
The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark superimposed over a globe. |
1995 |
Half Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Basketball) |
Proof 118,556 Unc 164,624 |
San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated) |
Clint Hansen |
Men’s basketball. |
T. James Ferrell |
The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark superimposed over a globe. |
1996 |
Half Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Swimming) |
Proof 114,554 Unc 49,571 |
San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated) |
|
Women's Swimming |
|
|
1996 |
Half Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Soccer) |
Proof 122,456 Unc 52,871 |
San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated) |
|
Woman's Soccer |
|
|
One Dollar
Year |
Denomination |
Theme |
Mintage |
US Mint Facility |
Engraver |
Obverse Design |
Designer |
Reverse Design |
1995 |
One Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Cycling) |
Proof 120,444 Unc 19,671 |
West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated) |
John Mercanti |
Men cycling. |
William Krawczewicz |
Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit. |
1995 |
One Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Track & Field) |
Proof 137,004 Unc 24,819 |
Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated) |
John Mercanti |
Men’s track and field competition. |
William Krawczewicz |
Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit. |
1995 |
One Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Paralympics) |
Proof 84,808 Unc 14,513 |
Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated) |
James Sharpe |
Blind tethered runner and the Paralympic mark. |
William Krawczewicz |
Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit. |
1995 |
One Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Gymnastics) |
Proof 182,742 Unc 42,518 |
Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated) |
James Sharpe |
Men’s gymnastics. |
William Krawczewicz |
Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit. |
1996 |
One Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (paralympics) |
Proof 84,808 Unc 14,513 |
West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated) |
John Mercanti |
Wheelchair Athlete |
William Krawczewicz |
Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit. |
1996 |
One Dollar |
Centennial Olympics (Tennis) |
Proof 120,444 Unc 19,671 |
West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated) |
John Mercanti |
woman playing tennis |
William Krawczewicz |
Clasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit. |
Five Dollars
Year |
Denomination |
Theme |
Mintage |
US Mint Facility |
Engraver |
Obverse Design |
Designer |
Reverse Design |
1995 |
Five Dollars (Gold) |
Centennial Olympics (Torch Runner) |
175,000 |
West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) |
Frank Gasparro |
Runner carrying torch. |
Frank Gasparro |
Side view of a bald eagle with a banner in its beak. |
1995 |
Five Dollars (Gold) |
Centennial Olympics (Stadium) |
175,000 |
West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) |
Marcel Jovine |
Picture of the Olympic Stadium. |
Frank Gasparro |
Side view of a bald eagle with a banner in its beak. |
1996 |
Five Dollars (Gold) |
Centennial Olympics (Cauldron) |
300,000 |
West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) |
Frank Gasparro |
The lighting of the Olympic flame. |
William Krawczewicz |
The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark, encompassed by laurel leaves. |
1996 |
Five Dollars (Gold) |
Centennial Olympics (Flag Bearer) |
300,000 |
West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated) |
Patricia L. Verani |
Athlete bearing a flag and a following crowd. |
William Krawczewicz |
The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark, encompassed by laurel leaves. |
[52]
Centennial Olympic Coin Program, 1992-1996
As 1996 marked the centennial of the first modern Olympic games held in Athens, a series of five gold and ten silver coins were struck by five countries: Canada, Australia, France. Austria, and Greece. The concept for the program was first discussed in 1986 and 1987. The Royal Canadian Mint held the view that the Centennial of the modern Olympic Games should be commemorated. The International Olympic Committee was approached on the idea and five Mints were invited to participate in the program. This marked the first time that the International Olympic Committee participated in an international commemorative coin program.[53]
Year of Issue |
Mint |
Theme |
1992 |
Royal Canadian Mint, Canada |
Citius, altius, fortius |
1993 |
Royal Australian Mint, Australia |
Participation, Friendship, Fair Play |
1994 |
Monnaie de Paris, France |
The First Congress |
1995 |
Münze Österreich, Austria |
Art, Music, Sport |
1996 |
Banknote Printing Works, The Bank of Greece |
The I Olympic Games |
References
Sources
- Ménard, Michèle (1991). Coins of the Modern Olympic Games. Vol.1. ISBN 1-895321-00-X.
Citations
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- 1 2 Ménard 1991, p.260
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