1996 W Olympics Flag Bearer $5 Gold Commemorative Coin NGC MS69 Brown Label

  
In the summer of 1996, the city of Atlanta, Georgia, was host to the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, which are also known as the Centennial Olympic Games. Mint issued an impressive series of sixteen commemorative coins in celebration of the event. The bullion version of the coin is notably one of the first modern U. Commemorative coins with a mintage of less than 10,000 pieces. This 1996-W Olympic Flag Bearer Commemorative coin was struck at the West Point Mint. The bullion coin is crafted from 0.242 Troy oz. Final mintage is reported to be just 9,174. Magnificent United States Flag Bearer Imagery. Obverse: The obverse features several American athletes parading into the Olympic Stadium, as they follow their proud flag-bearing leader, while enthusiastically waving to the unseen spectators of their home nation.

The image includes the USA Olympic ring logo, along with the inscriptions "LIBERTY, " "IN GOD WE TRUST" and 1996. Reverse: The stylized flaming torch and stars logo of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games is centered on the reverse, flanked by curving branches of laurel, with "ATLANTA, " "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the Mint mark "W" inscribed below. The design is encircled by the additional inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and FIVE DOLLARS. Virtually Flawless Mint State 69. This 1996-W Olympic Flag Bearer Gold Commemorative bullion coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for authentication and review.

The coin was awarded the superior grade of Mint State 69, which describes its beautifully executed strike, expertly finished, nearly perfect surfaces and tremendous eye appeal. Patricia Verani and John M. We cannot make any price adjustments after the sale is complete. Product Photo Policy: MCM attempts to display product images shown on the site as accurately as possible.

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1. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
2. Certification: NGC
3. Strike Type: Business
4. Mint Location: West Point
5. Grade: MS 69
6. Mintage: 9,174
7. Type: Commemorative
8. Fineness: 0.900
9. Precious Metal Content: 7.52 g
10. Year: 1996
11. Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
12. Composition: Modern Gold
13. Denomination: $5