Atlanta Centennial Olympics (Torch Runner) Gold $5
Issued in 1995
1995 Atlanta Centennial Olympics Torch Runner Gold $5 Proof Reverse
1995 Atlanta Centennial Olympics Torch Runner Gold $5 Proof Obverse
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
Shows a torch runner carrying the torch, the Olympic Games logo, and the Atlanta skyline in the background.
The Story
Torch runners are honorary bearers of the Olympic flame. They carry the torch to the cauldron as part of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
1995 Atlanta Centennial Olympics Torch Runner Gold $5 Proof Reverse
1995 Atlanta Centennial Olympics Torch Runner Gold $5 Proof Obverse