Summer 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. [1]

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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

YearEventNumber of Coins
1896 I Olympic Games, Athens, GreeceNone
1900 II Olympic Games, Paris, FranceNone
1904 III Olympic Games, St. Louis, USANone
1908 IV Olympic Games, London, EnglandNone
1912 V Olympic Games, Stockholm, SwedenNone
1920 VII Olympic Games, Antwerp, BelgiumNone
1924 VIII Olympic Games, Paris, FranceNone
1928 IX Olympic Games, Amsterdam, NetherlandsNone
1932 X Olympic Games, Los Angeles, USANone
1936 XI Olympic Games, Berlin, Germany None
1948 XIV Olympic Games, London, EnglandNone
1952 XV Olympic Games, Helsinki, Finland 1
1956 XVI Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, SwedenNone
1960 XVII Olympic Games, Rome, Italy None
1964 XVIII Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan2
1968 XIX Olympic Games, Mexico City, Mexico 1
1972 XX Olympic Games, Munich, Germany6
1976 XXI Olympic Games, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 30
1980 XXII Olympic Games, Moscow, Russia 45
1984 XXIII Olympic Games, Los Angeles, USA6
1988 XXIV Olympic Games, Seoul, Korea32
1992 XXV Olympic Games, Barcelona, Spain 30
1996 XXVI Olympic Games, Atlanta, USA16
2000 XXVII Olympic Games, Sydney, Australia59
2004 XXVIII Olympic Games, Athens, Greece25
2008 XXIX Olympic Games, Beijing, China 27 [2]
2012 XXX Olympic Games, London, England 33
2016 XXXI Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 36 [3]
2020 XXXII Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan39 [4]
2024 XXXIII Olympic Games, Paris, France

1952 Helsinki Olympics

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
500 MarkkaaA wreath surrounding 500 and the legend: "Suomi Finland Markkaa"A. Altonen and M. VisantiThe Olympic Rings and the legend: “XV Olympia, Helsinki” and the year of 1951 or 1952A. Altonen and M. VisantiSymbols of 18 pairs and hands1951 or 1952Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
32 mm12 grams2 mm.500 silver, .400 copper, and .100 nickel18,500 (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

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
100 YenThe 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 MaejimaThe Olympic flame with the Olympic rings and a Japanese legend meaning: “Japan 100 Yen”Miss Shoko MaejimaMilled1964Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
22.6 mm4.8 grams1.7 mm.600 silver, .300 copper, and .100 zinc80,000,000No Mint marksThe Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau100 Yen

1000 Yen

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
1000 YenCherry blossoms, the Olympic rings, 1 000 yen, the legend: “1964 Tokyo” and a Japanese legend meaning: “year 39 of the reign of Showa”Mint OfficialsMount Fuji with Cherry Blossoms on each side and a Japanese legend meaning: “Japan 1000 yen”Mint OfficialsMilled1964Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
35 mm20 grams2.5 mm.925 silver and .075 copper15,000,000No Mint marksThe Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau1000 Yen

1968 Mexico City Olympics

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
25 pesosAn Aztec ballplayer, the Olympic rings, and the legend: “Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968”Lorenzo RafaelAn eagle fighting a snake, the legend: “Estados Unidos Mexicanos”, the words “ley 0.720” and 25 pesosRicardo Luna Y VascoIncused lettering “Independencia y Libertad”1968Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
38 mm22.5 grams2 mm.720 silver and .280 copper30,000,000M (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. [5]

Series One

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
10 Deutsche MarkA stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “10 Deutsche Mark Bundesrepublik Deutschland”Greta Lippi-Heinsen, MunichThe 1972 Olympic emblem of Munich, nicknamed “The Wheel of Fortune”, and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in Deutschland”Greta Lippi-Heinsen, MunichLettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius”1972 (released in January 1970)Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
32.5 mm15.5 grams2.25 mm.625 silver and .375 copperAll mint marks: 125,000 each Proof, 2,375,000 each CirculatedBelow the Eagle's right claw: D, F, G, JBayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Two

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
10 Deutsche MarkA stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark”Reinhart Heinsdorff, LehenIntertwining chains on a ribbed disc and the legend: “Olympische Spiele 1972 in München”Reinhart Heinsdorff, LehenLettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius”1972 (released in July 1971)Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
32.5 mm15.5 grams2.25 mm.625 silver and .375 copperAll mint marks: 125,000 each Proof, 4,875,000 each CirculatedBelow the Eagle's left claw: D, F, G, JBayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Three

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
10 Deutsche MarkA stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark”Siegmund Schutz, BerlinA male ball player, a female gymnast and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München”Siegmund Schutz, BerlinLettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius”1972 (released in December 1971)Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
32.5 mm15.5 grams2.25 mm.625 silver and .375 copperAll mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each CirculatedUnder the Eagle's right wing: D, F, G, JBayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Four

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
10 Deutsche MarkA German Eagle with asymmetrical wings, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark”Doris Waschk-Balz, HamburgAn aerial view of Munich Olympic stadium and the legend: “Olympische Spiele München 26.8-10.9 1972”Doris Waschk-Balz, HamburgLettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius”1972 (released in May 1972)Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
32.5 mm15.5 grams2.25 mm.625 silver and .375 copperAll mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each CirculatedBelow the legend: D, F, G, JBayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Five

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
10 Deutsche MarkA stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark”Greta Lippi-Heinsen, MunichThe emblem of the 1972 Munich Games and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München”Greta Lippi-Heinsen, MunichLettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius”1972 (released in July 1972)Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
32.5 mm15.5 grams2.25 mm.625 silver and .375 copperAll mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 2,350,000 each CirculatedBelow the legend: D, F, G, JBayer. Hauptmunzamt, Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)Proof: 15 Deutsche Mark, Circulated: 10 Deutsche Mark

Series Six

Specifications

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
10 Deutsche MarkA stylized German Eagle, and the legend: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland 10 Deutsche Mark”Siegmund Schutz, BerlinThe flame with a small Munich Olympic emblem, and the legend: “Spiele der XX Olympiade 1972 in München”Siegmund Schutz, BerlinLettering on a plain edge “Citius Altius Fortius”1972 (released in July 1972)Proof and Circulated

Dimensions

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
32.5 mm15.5 grams2.25 mm.625 silver and .375 copperAll mint marks: 150,000 each Proof, 4,850,000 each CirculatedBelow the legend: D, F, G, JBayer. 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). [6] The seven series were constituted as follows:

Series 1

YearCoin NumberDenominationReverse DesignArtistMintageIssue Price (Encapsulated)Issue Price (Standard Case)
1973Coin No. 1Ten DollarsMap of WorldGeorges Huel543,098$12.00$14.00
1973Coin No. 2Five DollarsMap of North AmericaGeorges Huel537,898$6.00$7.50
1973Coin No. 3Ten DollarsMontreal SkylineGeorges HuelIncluded in mintage of No. 1$12.00$14.00
1973Coin No. 4Five DollarsKingston and SailboatsGeorges HuelIncluded in mintage of No. 2$6.00$7.50

Series 2

YearCoin NumberDenominationReverse DesignArtistMintageIssue Price (Encapsulated)Issue Price (Standard Case)
1974Coin No. 5Ten DollarsHead of ZeusAnthony Mann1,990,570$15.00$17.00
1974Coin No. 6Five DollarsAthlete with TorchAnthony Mann1,974,939$7.50$9.00
1974Coin No. 7Ten DollarsTemple of ZeusAnthony MannIncluded in mintage of No. 5$15.00$17.00
1974Coin No. 8Five DollarsOlympic Rings and WreathAnthony MannIncluded in mintage of No. 6$7.50$9.00

Series 3

YearCoin NumberDenominationReverse DesignArtistMintageIssue Price (Encapsulated)Issue Price (Standard Case)
1974Coin No. 9Ten DollarsLacrosseKen Danby1,990,570$15.75$17.00
1974Coin No. 10Five DollarsCanoeingKen Danby1,974,939$8.00$9.00
1974Coin No. 11Ten DollarsCyclingKen DanbyIncluded in mintage of No. 9$15.75$17.00
1974Coin No. 12Five DollarsRowingKen DanbyIncluded in mintage of No. 10$8.00$9.00

Series 4

YearCoin NumberDenominationReverse DesignArtistMintageIssue Price (Encapsulated)Issue Price (Standard Case)
1975Coin No. 13Ten DollarsMen's HurdlesLeo Yerxa1,985,000$15.75$17.00
1975Coin No. 14Five DollarsMarathonLeo Yerxa2,476,217$8.00$9.00
1975Coin No. 15Ten DollarsWomen's Shot PutLeo YerxaIncluded in mintage of No. 13$15.75$17.00
1975Coin No. 16Five DollarsWomen's JavelinLeo YerxaIncluded in mintage of No. 14$8.00$9.00

Series 5

YearCoin NumberDenominationReverse DesignArtistMintageIssue Price (Encapsulated)Issue Price (Standard Case)
1975Coin No. 17Ten DollarsPaddlingLynda Cooper1,985,000$15.75$17.00
1975Coin No. 18Five DollarsDivingLynda Cooper2,476,217$8.00$9.00
1975Coin No. 19Ten DollarsSailingLynda CooperIncluded in mintage of No. 17$15.75$17.00
1975Coin No. 20Five DollarsSwimmingLynda CooperIncluded in mintage of No. 18$8.00$9.00

Series 6

YearCoin NumberDenominationReverse DesignArtistMintageIssue Price (Encapsulated)Issue Price (Standard Case)
1976Coin No. 21Ten DollarsField HockeyShigeo Fukada1,887,630$15.75$17.00
1976Coin No. 22Five DollarsFencingShigeo Fukada1,985,257$8.00$9.00
1976Coin No. 23Ten DollarsSoccerShigeo FukadaIncluded in mintage of No. 21$15.75$17.00
1976Coin No. 24Five DollarsBoxingShigeo FukadaIncluded in mintage of No. 22$8.00$9.00

Series 7

YearCoin NumberDenominationReverse DesignArtistMintageIssue Price (Encapsulated)Issue Price (Standard Case)
1976Coin No. 25Ten DollarsOlympic StadiumElliott John Morrison1,887,629$15.75$17.00
1976Coin No. 26Five DollarsOlympic VillageElliott John Morrison1,985,257$8.00$9.00
1976Coin No. 27Ten DollarsOlympic VelodromeElliott John MorrisonIncluded in mintage of No. 25$15.75$17.00
1976Coin No. 28Five DollarsOlympic FlameElliott John MorrisonIncluded in mintage of No. 22$8.00$9.00

100 Dollar Gold

YearReverse DesignArtistMintageIssue Price
1976Olympic Commemorative (14 karat)Dora de Pédery-Hunt650,000$105.00
1976Olympic Commemorative (22 karat)Dora de Pédery-Hunt350,000$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. [7]

1 Rouble

The dimensions are the same for all 1 Rouble coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
31 mm12.8 grams2.3 mmCupronickel Leningrad Mint’s mintmarkLeningrad MintProof: $4.00 US, Uncirculated: Face Value
Reverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintage (Proof)Mintage (Uncirculated)
The Moscow Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977Yu. A. LukjanovThe 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, modelerMilled1977Proof and Uncirculated335,0008,665,000
The Kremlin with the Moscow Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelerMilled1978Proof and Uncirculated509,5006,490,500
The University of Moscow, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelerMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedProof: 334,500Uncirculated: 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 1979V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelerMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedProof: 334,500Uncirculated: 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 1980V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelerMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedProof: 509,500Uncirculated: 4,490,500
The Olympic torch, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelerMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedProof: 509,500Uncirculated: 4,490,500

Series One (Geographic)

The dimensions are the same for all the Series One Five Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
33 mm16.67 grams2.4 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
5 RoublesA 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. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1977Proof and UncirculatedPR 122,167, UNC 251,562Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 RoublesA view of Kyiv, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977.Yu. A. LukjanovThe 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, modelersMilled1977Proof and UncirculatedPR 121,137, UNC 250,037Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 RoublesA view of Minsk, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977.Yu. A. LukjanovThe 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, modelersMilled1977Proof and UncirculatedPR 121,137, UNC 250,040Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 RoublesA view of Leningrad, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977.V.V. NikitinThe 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, modelersMilled1977Proof and UncirculatedPR 121,417, UNC 250,411Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

The dimensions are the same for all the Series One Ten Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
39 mm33.3 grams3.3 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
10 RoublesThe Moscow Olympic emblem, superimposed on the map of the USSR, and the legend, “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977.V.A. ErmakovThe 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. IvanovMilled1977Proof and UncirculatedPR 121,137, UNC 250,040Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 RoublesThe Kremlin, and Red Square, the Olympic emblem and the legend,“The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977.V.A. ErmakovThe 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. IvanovMilled1977Proof and UncirculatedPR 121,423, UNC 250,414Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Two – Citius

Five Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Two Five Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
33 mm16.67 grams2.4 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
5 RoublesRunning, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 118,353, UNC 226,653Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 RoublesSwimming, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 118,353, UNC 226,655Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

Ten Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Two Ten Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
39 mm33.3 grams3.3 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
10 RoublesCycling, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 118,453, UNC 226,670Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 RoublesCanoeing, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 118,403, UNC 226,404Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 RoublesEquestrian, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 118,409, UNC 226,403Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Three – Altius

Five Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Three Five Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
33 mm16.67 grams2.4 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
5 RoublesHigh jumping, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 119,143, UNC 220,583Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 RoublesEquestrian show jumping, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 119,143, UNC 220,603Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Three Ten Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
39 mm33.3 grams3.3 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
10 RoublesPole vaulting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 119,343, UNC 220,583Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 RoublesBasketball, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 119,243, UNC 220,583Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 RoublesVolleyball, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 119,243, UNC 220,583Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Four – Fortius

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Four Five Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
33 mm16.67 grams2.4 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
5 RoublesWeightlifting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 107,928, UNC 207,078Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 RoublesHammer throw, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 107,928, UNC 207,078Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Four Ten Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
39 mm33.3 grams3.3 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
10 RoublesAncient version of weightlifting, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 107,928, UNC 207,078Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 RoublesBoxing, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 107,928, UNC 207,078Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 RoublesJudo, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: "The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980" and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 107,928, UNC 207,078Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Five – Sports and Beauty

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Five Five Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
33 mm16.67 grams2.4 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
5 RoublesGymnastics, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedPR 95,420, UNC 126,220Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 RoublesArchery, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedPR 95,420, UNC 126,220Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

The dimensions are the same for all the Series Five Ten Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
39 mm33.3 grams3.3 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
10 RoublesDance 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. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedPR 95,420 UNC 126,220Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

Series Six – Team Sports

Five Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Six Five Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
33 mm16.67 grams2.4 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
5 RoublesBall and Stick Game, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedPR 95,520, UNC 126,220Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US
5 RoublesPlaying ball on the horses, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedPR 95,520, UNC 126,220Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US

Ten Roubles The dimensions are the same for all the Series Six Ten Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
39 mm33.3 grams3.3 mm.900 silver and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
10 RoublesTug of War, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedPR 95,420, UNC 126,220Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US
10 RoublesReindeer Race, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedPR 95,420, UNC 126,220Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US

100 Roubles

The dimensions are the same for all the 100 Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
30 mm17.28 grams1.8 mm.900 gold and .100 copperLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad/Moscow Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
100 RoublesSport 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. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1977Proof and Brilliant UncirculatedPR 38,036, UNC 23,536Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 RoublesLenin Central Stadium, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and Brilliant UncirculatedPR 45,317 UNC 62,023Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 RoublesRowing Canal in Krylatskoye, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and Brilliant UncirculatedPR 43,253 UNC 57,153Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 RoublesVelodrome, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and Brilliant UncirculatedPR 42,213 UNC 54,913Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 RoublesPalace of Water Sports Druzhba, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and Brilliant UncirculatedPR 38,003 UNC 53,503Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US
100 RoublesThe Olympic flame, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and Brilliant UncirculatedPR 27,820 UNC 24,620Proof: $235 US, BU: $200 US

150 Roubles

The dimensions are the same for all the 150 Roubles coins.

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
28.6 mm15.55 grams1.5 mm.9993 platinumLeningrad/Moscow Mint's MintmarkLeningrad Mint
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
150 RoublesThe emblem of the Moscow Olympic Games, and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1977Proof and UncirculatedPR 24,160, UNC 9,910Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US
150 RoublesDiscus thrower, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1978.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1978Proof and UncirculatedPR 19,853, UNC 13,403Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US
150 RoublesAncient 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. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 18,978, UNC 13,578Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US
150 RoublesAncient chariot from early Greek games, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1979.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1979Proof and UncirculatedPR 17,078, UNC 9,728Proof: $488 US, Unc: $465 US
150 RoublesAncient runners, the Olympic emblem and the legend, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1980.V.A. ErmakovThe 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, modelersMilled1980Proof and UncirculatedPR 12,870, UNC 7,820Proof: $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. [8] Uncirculated Coins were produced at the United States Mint’s facilities in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco and West Point.

One Dollar

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
38.1 mm26.73 grams (containing 0.77 Troy ounce of Silver)2.79 mm.900 silver and .100 copperD for Denver, P for Philadelphia, S for San Francisco.United States Mint
Reverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintage (Proof)Mintage (Denver)Mintage (Philadelphia)Issue Price
The head of an Eagle, the words “E Pluribus Unum, One Dollar”, and United States of AmericaElizabeth JonesA Greek discus thrower, the Olympic emblem of Los Angeles and the legend: “Los Angeles XXIII Olympiad”Elizabeth JonesMilled1983Proof: 1,577,025174,014294,543174,014Proof: $24.95, Unc: $28.00
The head of an Eagle, the words “E Pluribus Unum, One Dollar”, and United States of AmericaElizabeth JonesGraham's sculpture and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the backgroundElizabeth JonesMilled1984Proof: 1,801,210116,675217,954116,675Proof: $32, Unc: $28.00

Ten Dollars

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
26.92 mm16.718 grams (containing .484 Troy ounces of Gold)2.24 mm.900 gold and .100 copperD for the Denver Mint, P for the Philadelphia Mint, S for the San Francisco Mint, W for West Point.United States Mint
Reverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintage (Denver)Mintage (Philadelphia)Mintage (San Francisco)Mintage (West Point)Issue Price
An eagle, the words ten dollars, and “United States of America”John MercantiTwo Olympic torch runners, the Olympic rings, the legend “Olympiad XXIII”, the words “Los Angeles” and “In God We Trust”, and the year 1984James Peed and John MercantiMilled1984Proof and Uncirculated381,08534,53333,30948,551Part of 3 coin set, Proof: $352.00, Uncirculated: $395.00

1988 Seoul Games

Specifications

1000 Won

DenominationDiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint Mark
1000 Won30 mm12 grams2.2 mmCupronickel (75 copper and 25 nickel)No Mintmarks

[9]

2000 Won

DenominationDiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint Mark
2000 Won33 mm17 grams2.6 mm100 NickelNo Mintmarks

[10]

5000 Won

DenominationDiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint Mark
5000 Won32 mm16.81 grams (containing ½ Troy Oz. of Silver)2.45 mm925 silver and 75 copperNo Mintmarks

[11]

10,000 Won

DenominationDiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint Mark
10,000 Won40 mm33.62 grams (containing 1 Troy Oz. of Silver)3.0 mm925 silver and 75 copperNo Mintmarks

[12]

25,000 Won

DenominationDiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint Mark
25,000 Won27 mm16.813 grams (containing 1/2 Troy Oz. of Gold)2.0 mm925 gold, 30 silver and 45 copperNo Mintmarks

[13]

50,000 Won

DenominationDiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint Mark
50,000 Won35 mm33.626 grams (containing 1 Troy oz. of Gold)2.4 mm925 gold, 30 silver, 45 copperNo Mintmarks

[14]

Series One

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
50,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinA Turtle ShipI.C. HamMilledFebruary 1986Proof30,000 [14] $750.00 US
25,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinFarmer's DanceD.H. OhMilledFebruary 1986Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated113,664 (Pr), 31,315 (BU) [13] (Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US
10,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinA Marathon RunnerK.H. KimMilledFebruary 1986Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated257,648 (Pr), 68,902 (BU) [15] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
10,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinDivingD.K. MinMilledFebruary 1986Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated247,181 (Pr), 66,103 (BU) [12] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
5,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinTug of War, Jul Dali Ki, one of the Lunar New Year celebrations on the first Full Moon DayC.S. ParkMilledFebruary 1986Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated225,138 (Pr), 87,988 (BU) [11] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
5,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinThe Hodori, the Olympic mascotD.K. MinMilledFebruary 1986Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated240,211 (Pr), 93,879 (BU) [16] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
2,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinBoxingY.S. Lee and I.C. HamMilledFebruary 1986Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated143,936 (Pr), 337,454 (BU) [10] (Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US
1,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinBasketballD.H. OhMilledFebruary 1986Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated144,506 (Pr), 404,948 (BU) [9] (Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US

Series Two

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
50,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinSouth Grand Gate, known as NamdaemunK.H. KimMilledAugust 1987Proof30,000 [17] $750.00 US
25,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinFan Dance, Korean Folk DanceK.H. Kim and S.A. LeeMilledAugust 1987Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated79,355 (Pr), 21,863 (BU) [18] (Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US
10,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinVolleyball, introduced in Korea in 1916D.K. MinMilledAugust 1987Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated204,235 (Pr), 54,618 (BU) [18] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
10,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinArcherY.S. Lee and D.K. MinMilledAugust 1987Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated183,985 (Pr), 49,203 (BU) [19] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
5,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinMain stadiumC.S. ParkMilledAugust 1987Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated188,118 (Pr), 73,521 (BU) [20] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
5,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinShuttlecock, Cheki-kicking and Chegi Cha KiD.H. OhMilledAugust 1987Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated168,461 (Pr), 65,838 (BU) [21] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
2,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinJudoD.H. OhMilledAugust 1987Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated137,561 (Pr), 322,508 (BU) [22] (Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US
1,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinTennisD.H. OhMilled1987Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated139,650 (Pr), 391,340 (BU) [23] (Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US

Series Three

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
50,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinCeramic Horse and Rider, a relic of the Shilla EpochY.S. LeeMilledMarch 1988Proof30,000 [24] $750.00 US
25,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinKite FlyingD.H. OhMilledMarch 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated76,678 (Pr), 21,126 (BU) [25] (Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US
10,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinEquestrianD.H. Oh and D.K. MinMilledMarch 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated77,555 (Pr), 20,740 (BU) [26] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
10,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinRhythmic GymnasticsD.K. MinMilledMarch 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated76,898 (Pr), 20,564 (BU) [19] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
5,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinTaekwondoD.H. OhMilledMarch 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated156,180 (Pr), 61,039 (BU) [27] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
5,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinSwinging, a traditional competition to establish who can swing highest during the Tan O FestivalD.H. OhMilledMarch 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated147,227 (Pr), 57,540 (BU) [28] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
2,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinWrestlingY.S. Lee and K.H. KimMilledMarch 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated139,005 (Pr), 325,894 (BU) [29] (Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US
1,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinHandballY.S. Lee and K.H. KimMilledMarch 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated137,681 (Pr), 385,822 (BU) [30] (Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US

Series Four

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
50,000 WonEmblem 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 JooK.H. KimMilledSeptember 1988Proof30,000 [31] $750.00 US
25,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinSeesawD.H. OhMilledSeptember 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated63,050 (Pr), 17,371 (BU) [32] (Pr) $350.00 US, (BU) $300.00 US
10,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinFootball (Soccer)D.K. MinMilledSeptember 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated63,906 (Pr), 17,090 (BU) [33] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
10,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinCyclingY.S. Lee and D.H. OhMilledSeptember 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated67,956 (Pr), 18,173 (BU) [34] (Pr) $37.50 US, (BU) $30.00 US
5,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinTop SpinningY.S. Lee and K.H. KimMilledSeptember 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated131,394 (Pr), 51,351 (BU) [35] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
5,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinSsirum – Korean wrestlingK.H. Kim and D.H. OhMilledSeptember 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated132,514 (Pr), 51,789 (BU) [36] (Pr) $22.50 US, (BU) $15.00 US
2,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinWeightliftingD.H. OhMilledSeptember 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated137,793 (Pr), 323,053 (BU) [29] (Pr) $16.50 US, (BU) $12.00 US
1,000 WonEmblem of Republic of Korea, Taeguk surrounded bu five roses of Sharon.D.H. Oh and D.K. MinTable TennisD.H. OhMilledSeptember 1988Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated136,501 (Pr), 382,514 (BU) [30] (Pr) $10.00 US, (BU) $7.00 US

1992 Barcelona Games

Dimensions

DenominationDiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint Mark
25 Pesetas [37] 19.50 mm with a hole in center4.25 grams2.11 mm88.4% copper, 5% nickel, 5% aluminum, 1% iron, 0.6% magnesium M with crown on top
2000 Pesetas [38] 40 mm27 grams2.45 mm925 silver and 75 copperM with crown on top
10,000 Pesetas [39] 19 mm3.37 grams0.75 mm999 goldM with crown on top
20,000 Pesetas [40] 23 mm6.75 grams1.02 mm999 goldM with crown on top
80,000 Pesetas [40] 38 mm27 grams1.45 mm999 goldM with crown on top

25 Pesetas

Specifications

Reverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueMintage
Olympic emblem of BarcelonaMint engraversA Discus thrower, word ESPANA and year 1990Mint engraversPlain199035,052,000 [37]
A high jumper, Olympic emblem of BarcelonaMint engraversEffigy of King Juan Carlos I, word ESPANA and year 1990Mint engraversPlain199030,478,000 [41]

Spanish Art

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
80,000 PesetasCosmic Athlete from Salvador Dalí paintingMint engravers (from Dalí's painting)Portrait of the Royal FamilyMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled1990Proof, Fleur de coins30,000 (Pr), 25,000 (Fl)130,000 Pesetas (Pr), 115,000 Pesetas (Fl) [42]
20,000 PesetasSagrada Familia (Gaudi's Holy Family Cathedral)Mint engraversPortrait of King Don Juan Carlos IMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled1990Proof, Fleur de coins37,000 (Pr), 42,000 (Fl)33,000 Pesetas (Pr), 30,000 Pesetas (Fl) [40]
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
80,000 PesetasPrince Balthasar Carlos on horsebackMint engraversPortrait of the Royal FamilyMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milledJanuary 25, 1991Proof, Fleur de coins8,000 (Pr), 8,000 (Fl)130,000 Pesetas (Pr), 115,000 Pesetas (Fl) [43]
20,000 PesetasRuins of Catalan city, EmpúriesMint engraversPortrait of King Don Juan Carlos IMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milledJanuary 25, 1991Proof, Fleur de coins35,000 (Pr), 15,000 (Fl)33,000 Pesetas (Pr), 30,000 Pesetas (Fl) [44]

Olympic Spirit

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
10,000 PesetasField HockeyMint engraversPortrait of Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled1990Proof, Fleur de coins45,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl)19,000 Pesetas (Pr), 16,000 Pesetas (Fl) [39]
2,000 PesetasOlympic Emblem of Barcelona Mint engraversEffigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled1990Proof, Fleur de coins235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl)4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [38]
2,000 PesetasArcher (from pre-historic painting)Mint engravers (from Levantine art)Proof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milledMint engraversEffigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias1990Proof, Fleur de coins235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl)4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [45]
2,000 PesetasFootball (Soccer)Mint engraversEffigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled1990Proof, Fleur de coins235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl)4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [46]
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
10,000 PesetasA Pictogram depicting gymnasticsMint engraversPortrait of Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milledJanuary 25, 1991Proof, Fleur de coins50,000 (Pr), 20,000 (Fl)19,000 Pesetas (Pr), 16,000 Pesetas (Fl) [47]
2,000 PesetasA Greek runnerMint engraversEffigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milledJanuary 25, 1991Proof, Fleur de coins180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl)4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [48]
2,000 PesetasRowing (curved river boat and six oarsmen and one helmsman)Mint engraversEffigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milledJanuary 25, 1991Proof, Fleur de coins180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl)4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [49]
2,000 PesetasBasketballMint engraversEffigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milledJanuary 25, 1991Proof, Fleur de coins180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl)4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [50]

Spanish Tradition

DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
2,000 PesetasEls Castellers (a human pyramid, an old Catalan tradition)Mint engraversEffigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milled1990Proof, Fleur de coins235,000 (Pr), 135,000 (Fl)4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [51]
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
2,000 Pesetas Jai alai, a Basque gameMint engraversEffigies of King Don Juan Carlos I and Don Felipe, Prince of AsturiasMint engraversProof : milled, Fleur de coins : alternately plain and milledJanuary 25, 1991Proof, Fleur de coins180,000 (Pr), 80,000 (Fl)4,000 Pesetas (Pr), 3,400 Pesetas (Fl) [52]

1996 Atlanta Games

Half Dollar [53]

YearDenominationThemeMintageUS Mint FacilityEngraverObverse DesignDesignerReverse Design
1995Half DollarCentennial Olympics (Baseball)Proof 170,114 Unc 171,019San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated)Edgar Z. SteeverMen's baseball.T. James FerrellThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark superimposed over a globe.
1995Half DollarCentennial Olympics (Basketball)Proof 118,556 Unc 164,624San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated)Clint HansenMen's basketball.T. James FerrellThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark superimposed over a globe.
1996Half DollarCentennial Olympics (Swimming)Proof 114,554 Unc 49,571San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated)Women's Swimming
1996Half DollarCentennial Olympics (Soccer)Proof 122,456 Unc 52,871San Francisco, CA (Proof/Uncirculated)Woman's Soccer

One Dollar

YearDenominationThemeMintageUS Mint FacilityEngraverObverse DesignDesignerReverse Design
1995One DollarCentennial Olympics (Cycling)Proof 120,444 Unc 19,671West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated)John MercantiMen cycling.William KrawczewiczClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1995One DollarCentennial Olympics (Track & Field)Proof 137,004 Unc 24,819Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated)John MercantiMen's track and field competition.William KrawczewiczClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1995One DollarCentennial Olympics (Paralympics)Proof 84,808 Unc 14,513Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated)James SharpeBlind tethered runner and the Paralympic mark.William KrawczewiczClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1995One DollarCentennial Olympics (Gymnastics)Proof 182,742 Unc 42,518Philadelphia, PA (Proof) Denver, CO (Uncirculated)James SharpeMen's gymnastics.William KrawczewiczClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1996One DollarCentennial Olympics (paralympics)Proof 84,808 Unc 14,513West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated)John MercantiWheelchair AthleteWilliam KrawczewiczClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.
1996One DollarCentennial Olympics (Tennis)Proof 120,444 Unc 19,671West Point, NY and Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated)John Mercantiwoman playing tennisWilliam KrawczewiczClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spirit.

Five Dollars

YearDenominationThemeMintageUS Mint FacilityEngraverObverse DesignDesignerReverse Design
1995Five Dollars (Gold)Centennial Olympics (Torch Runner)175,000West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated)Frank GasparroRunner carrying torch.Frank GasparroSide view of a bald eagle with a banner in its beak.
1995Five Dollars (Gold)Centennial Olympics (Stadium)175,000West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated)Marcel JovinePicture of the Olympic Stadium.Frank GasparroSide view of a bald eagle with a banner in its beak.
1996Five Dollars (Gold)Centennial Olympics (Cauldron)300,000West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated)Frank GasparroThe lighting of the Olympic flame.William KrawczewiczThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark, encompassed by laurel leaves.
1996Five Dollars (Gold)Centennial Olympics (Flag Bearer)300,000West Point, NY (Proof/Uncirculated)Patricia L. VeraniAthlete bearing a flag and a following crowd.William KrawczewiczThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark, encompassed by laurel leaves.

[54]

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. [55]

Year of IssueMintTheme
1992 Royal Canadian Mint, CanadaCitius, altius, fortius
1993 Royal Australian Mint, AustraliaParticipation, Friendship, Fair Play
1994 Monnaie de Paris, FranceThe First Congress
1995 Münze Österreich, AustriaArt, Music, Sport
1996 Banknote Printing Works, The Bank of GreeceThe I Olympic Games

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