Atlanta Centennial Olympics (Olympic Stadium) Gold $5
Issued in 1995
Coin Description
Reverse
Features the side view of a bald eagle. This symbolic bird holds a banner in its beak that bears the dates of the modern Olympic Games' first century (1896-1996).
Obverse
The Olympic Torch is shown with the stadium of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. The stadium, which seats 85,000, was the location of track and field events as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.
The Story
This coin commemorates the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta.