Winter Olympic coins


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. The premise was that those who could not attend the games could at least have a tangible souvenir of the event.
In 1951, the government of Finland authorized the striking of the first modern Olympic coin, a 500 Markkaa. The first Winter Games coin that numismatists could add to their collection was in 1964. An Official Act of the Government of Austria authorized the Austrian Mint to strike a commemorative 50 Schilling coin for the event.
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.

Specifications for Winter Games coins

1964 Innsbruck Olympics

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
50 SchillingA ski jumper with the Tyrolean Alps in the background, the Olympic rings, the legend: “IX Olympische Winterspiele 1964 Innsbruck” and the name of the artist GrienauerEdwin GrienauerThe nine coats of arms of the Austrian Federal Provinces, and the legend: “Republik Osterreich” and “50 Schilling”Arnold HartigLettering on a plain edge: “50 Schilling”1964Proof and Circulated

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
34 mm20 grams2.35 mm.900 silver and.100 copper67,950 and 2,832,050 No Mint marksMunze Osterreich 50 Austrian Schilling

1972 Sapporo Olympics

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
100 Yen100, the Olympic rings, a snowflake on each side, above the legend: 1972, and a Japanese word meaning Sapporo, and below, a Japanese legend meaning: “year 47 of the reign of Showa”Mint OfficialsThe Olympic torch, the legend: Sapporo, the Japanese legend meaning: “Japan” and below, a Japanese text meaning: “100 Yen”Mint OfficialsMilled1972Circulated

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
30 mm12 grams2.4 mmCupronickel 30,000,000No mint marksThe Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau100 Yen

1976 Innsbruck Olympics

The games were to be held in Denver, Colorado but after two years of preparation, the city withdrew and Innsbruck was chosen to stage the Games. The Hall Mint, one of the oldest mints in Europe was reopened to strike some of the coins.

Series One

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
100 SchillingThe Innsbruck Olympic emblem, the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele”, stylized snowflakes at the bottom, and the artist's name below.Ferdinand WelzTen coats of arms: Republic Eagle of Austria and the arms of the Federal Provinces Edwin GrienauerLettering on a plain edge: 100 Schilling1974Proof and Circulated

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
36 mm24 grams2.70 mm.640 silver and.360 copperProof: 373,600, Circulated: 2,826,400No mint marksMunze Osterreich Proof: 140 Austrian Schilling, Circulated: 100 Austrian Schilling

NOTE: The Federal Provinces are: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vorallberg and Vienna

Series Two

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
100 SchillingA townscape Innsbruck, the Olympic rings, the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976”, and the name Zelger.Arthur Zegler and Kutr BaduakThe emblem of Austria with a stylized Austrian eagle and the legend: “Republik Osterreich 100 Schilling”Helmuth GsollpointnerLettering on a plain edge: 100 Schilling1975Proof and Circulated

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintage Mintage Mint MarkStruck byIssue Price
36 mm24 grams2.70 mm.640 silver and.360 copperProof: 232,000, Circulated: 2,718,000Proof: 223,000, Circulated: 2,692,000No mint marksMunze Osterreich Proof: 150 Austrian Schilling, Circulated: 100 Austrian Schilling

Series Three

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
100 SchillingA stylized skier, the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976”, and the name Zobl.Helmut ZoblThe emblem of Austria with a stylized Austrian eagle and the legend: “Republik Osterreich 100 Schilling”Helmuth GsollpointnerLettering on a plain edge: 100 Schilling1975Proof and Circulated

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintage Mintage Mint MarkStruck byIssue Price
36 mm24 grams2.70 mm.640 silver and.360 copperProof: 184,200, Circulated: 2,640,800Proof: 179,000, Circulated: 2,636,000No mint marksMunze Osterreich Proof: 150 Austrian Schilling, Circulated: 100 Austrian Schilling

Series Four

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
100 SchillingThe Bergisel ski jump and the Olympic rings with the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976”, and above the rings, the words: “Bregisel Schanze”, and the artist’sname Bucheder.Erwin BuchederThe emblem of Austria with a stylized Austrian eagle and the legend: “Republik Osterreich 100 Schilling”Helmuth GsollpointnerLettering on a plain edge: 100 Schilling1975Proof and Circulated

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintage Mintage Mint MarkStruck byIssue Price
36 mm24 grams2.70 mm.640 silver and.360 copperProof: 188,000, Circulated: 2,627,000Proof: 179,400, Circulated: 2,610,600No mint marksMunze Osterreich Proof: 150 Austrian Schilling, Circulated: 100 Austrian Schilling

1984 Sarajevo Olympics

At the time, Sarajevo was the second largest city to host the Olympic Winter Games. These were the first Winter Olympic Games that featured gold coins. Marja-Liisa Haemaelaeinen of Finland was the first woman to win three gold medals in cross country skiing. Katarina Witt won her first Olympic gold medal in Figure Skating, and figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Gold Medal, and performed to the music of Ravel's Bolero.

100 Dinara

The dimensions are the same for all the 100 Dinara coins. Each series of coins had the same themes: Culture and History, Ice Sports, and Snow Sports.
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
30 mm13 grams1.8 mm.925 silver and.075 copperNo MintmarksZlatara Majdanpek and Zavod za izradu novcanica

The artists for all Reverse Designs were Nebojsa Mitric, Dragisa Andric, Dragomir Mileusnic, Djordje Jovanovic, and Ljubisa Mancic. The artist for all Obverse Designs was Nebojsa Mitric.
SeriesReverse DesignObverse DesignEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintage Mintage Issue Price
OneTwo ice hockey players, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1982 Proof31,13546,3233,375 Dinar
TwoA figure skater, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1983Proof58,69717,6143,375 Dinar
ThreeTwo man bobsleigh, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1983Proof42,9585,1163,375 Dinar
FourSpeed skater, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1984Proof39,5046,1883,375 Dinar
FiveA pair of figure skaters, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1984Proof33,3878,4683,375 Dinar

250 Dinara

The dimensions are the same for all the 250 Dinara coins. Each series of coins had the same themes: Culture and History, Ice Sports, and Snow Sports.
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
34 mm17 grams1.85 mm.925 silver and.075 copperNo MintmarksZlatara Majdanpek and Zavod za izradu novcanica

The artists for all Reverse Designs were Nebojsa Mitric, Dragisa Andric, Dragomir Mileusnic, Djordje Jovanovic, and Ljubisa Mancic. The artist for all Obverse Designs was Nebojsa Mitric.
SeriesReverse DesignObverse DesignEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintage Mintage Issue Price
OneA view of Sarajevo, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1982 Proof53,49916,7514,125 Dinar
TwoArtifacts, the words Leponski VIR, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1983Proof40,44811,7034,125 Dinar
ThreeRadimlia's tomb, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1983Proof43,2475284,125 Dinar
FourJajce Village, 29.XI, 1943, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1984Proof38,1193,6494,125 Dinar
FiveThe effigy of Josip Broz Tito, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1984Proof31,0115,7434,125 Dinar

500 Dinara

The dimensions are the same for all the 500 Dinara coins. Each series of coins had the same themes: Culture and History, Ice Sports, and Snow Sports.
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
38 mm23 grams2 mm.925 silver and.075 copperNo MintmarksZlatara Majdanpek and Zavod za izradu novcanica

The artists for all Reverse Designs were Nebojsa Mitric, Dragisa Andric, Dragomir Mileusnic, Djordje Jovanovic, and Ljubisa Mancic. The artist for all Obverse Designs was Nebojsa Mitric.
SeriesReverse DesignObverse DesignEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintage Mintage Issue Price
OneA downhill skii\er, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1982 Proof32,81237,0635,125 Dinar
TwoA ski jumper, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1983Proof44,50812,8935,125 Dinar
ThreeBiathlon, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1983Proof36,9624,6305,125 Dinar
FourA cross-country skier, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1984Proof32,1427,2005,125 Dinar
FiveA slalom skier, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1984Proof35,9972585,125 Dinar

5000 Dinara

The dimensions are the same for all the 5000 Dinara coins.
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
24 mm8 grams1 mm.900 gold and.100 copperNo MintmarksZlatara Majdanpek

The artists for all Reverse Designs were Nebojsa Mitric, Dragisa Andric, Dragomir Mileusnic, Djordje Jovanovic, and Ljubisa Mancic. The artist for all Obverse Designs was Nebojsa Mitric.
Reverse DesignObverse DesignEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, a stylized snowflake, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1982 Proof23,40027,625 Dinar
The effigy of Josip Broz Tito, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1983Proof13,87427,625 Dinar
The Olympic flame, and the legend, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre Sarajevo ‘84”, meaning: “XIV Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo ‘84”.The Olympic emblem of Sarajevo, the emblem of Yugoslavia, and a Cyrillic legend, meaning: “The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”Milled1983Proof12,94827,625 Dinar

1988 Calgary Olympics

Heading into the 1980s, the Olympics would return to Canada. The city of Calgary would host the 1988 Winter Olympics. Starting in 1985, the Federal Government, under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, issued a ten coin set to help finance and commemorate the Olympic games. In similar style to the Montreal Olympics, the RCM would introduce coins with a face value that had never been used before. Said coins would feature a $20 face value. These coins were issued in Proof quality only, and were sold with the partnership of the Royal Bank of Canada. Unlike the Montreal coins, mintage was limited to 5,000,000 coins and this would mark the first time that any silver coin had edge lettering on it. Said lettering was 'XV OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES – JEUX D'OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER.'

20 Dollars

One Hundred Dollars Gold

1992 Albertville Olympics

The Albertville Olympics were the third Olympic Winter games held in France. To commemorate the event, the Government of France authorized the striking of ten gold and nine silver coins.

100 Francs

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
37 mm22.2 grams 2.1 mm.900 silver and.100 copperThe Director's mark, the Horn of Plenty, and the Master Engraver's mark, the Dolphin, appear under the word 100 Francs.Monnaie de Paris

Reverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
A downhill skier with a view of Mont Blanc in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameGuy BrunThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1989 ProofProof: 300,000$43, $47
A pair of figure skaters on the Lac Bourget, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameGeorges YoldjoglouThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1989 Proof300,000$43, $47
A speed skater, an animal of Savoie, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1990 Proof300,000$43, $47
A bobsleigh and a luge of the “Belle Epqoue”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1990 Proof300,000$45, $49
A freestyle skier, a chamois, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1990 Proof300,000$45, $49
A slalom skier and a slalom skier of the “Belle Epoque”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1990 Proof300,000$45, $49
Ice hockey players with an ibex, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1991 Proof300,000$45, $49
A cross-country skier with a view of the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoie, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1991 Proof300,000$45, $49
A ski jumper with a ski jumper of the “Belle Epoque” in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameGeorges YoldjoglouThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1991 Proof300,000$45, $49

500 Francs

DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMint MarkStruck by
31 mm17 grams 1.5 mm.920 silver and.080 copperThe Director's mark, the Horn of Plenty, and the Master Engraver's mark, the Dolphin, appear under the word 500 Francs.Monnaie de Paris

Reverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinishMintageIssue Price
A downhill skier with a view of Mont Blanc in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameGuy BrunThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1989 ProofProof: 30,000$440, $515
A pair of figure skaters on the Lac Bourget, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameGeorges YoldjoglouThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1989 Proof30,000$440, $515
A speed skater, an animal of Savoie, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1990 Proof30,000$440, $515
A bobsleigh and a luge of the “Belle Epqoue”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1990 Proof30,000$440, $515
A freestyle skier, a chamois, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1990 Proof30,000$440, $515
A slalom skier and a slalom skier of the “Belle Epoque”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1990 Proof30,000$440, $515
Ice hockey players with an ibex, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1991 Proof30,000$440, $515
A cross-country skier with a view of the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoie, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameJoaquin JimenezThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1991 Proof30,000$440, $515
A ski jumper with a ski jumper of the “Belle Epoque” in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameGeorges YoldjoglouThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1991 Proof30,000$440, $515
Pierre Baron de Coubertin, a Greek column on the left, RF, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's nameGeorges YoldjoglouThe Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 FrancsMint EngraversLettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité1991Proof30,000$440, $515

1998 Nagano Olympics

Series One

Series Two

Series Three

2002 Salt Lake City Olympics

One Dollar

Due to the abject failure of the 1996 program, this year's coins were limited to one silver and one gold piece each.
YearCompositionThemeMintageUS Mint FacilityEngraverObverse DesignDesignerReverse Design
2002SilverSalt Lake City Olympics400,000Philadelphia, PA John MercantiCrystal Emblem superimposed on top of the Games' secondary identity mark entitled: "Rhythm of the Land."Donna WeaverSalt Lake City skyline with the Rocky Mountains in the background.

Five Dollars

2006 Turin Games

A total of 11 coins were minted for the Turin Olympic Games. There were five gold coins and six silver coins. The Silver coins feature the complete line-up of sterling silver coins that have been issued by the Italian State Mint to highlight six of the major disciplines that will be held during the XX Olympic Winter Games Torino 2006. Each coin is struck in proof finish.

Base Metal Coins

Silver Coins

Five Euros
CompositionFinishWeight Diameter ReverseObverse
.925 sterling silverProof18 g32 mmThe stylized silhouette of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin's tower landmarkFigure skating, ski jumping and cross-country skiing

Ten Euros
CompositionFinishWeight Diameter ReverseObverse
.925 sterling silverProof22 g34 mmThe stylized silhouette of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin's tower landmarkAlpine skiing, speed skating and ice hockey

Gold Coin

Fifty Euros
CompositionFinishWeight Diameter ReverseObverse
.900 goldProof16.129 g28 mmThe stylized silhouette of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin's tower landmarkTorch Relay

2010 Vancouver Olympics

The Royal Canadian Mint held a press conference in Calgary, Alberta to announce the release of the Vancouver Olympic commemorative coins. The newest denomination for the Vancouver Olympic coins is twenty-five dollars. The twenty-five dollar coins are the first Modern Olympic coins ever to have a hologram on the reverse. The RCM plans to release 12 twenty-five dollar coins, 10 seventy-five dollar coins, 3 14-karat coins, and 4 one kilogram coins.
With regards to the circulation coins, one of the novelties is that D.G. Regina will be removed from the Queen's effigy, making the 25-cent coins the first "godless circulating coins" since the 1911 issue of King George V. The first circulating $1 coin will be dated 2008 but the obverse will be the standard effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the wording "ELIZABETH II" and "D.G. REGINA" with the Circle M privy mark.

Twenty-Five Cents

Specifications
YearsWeightDiameter/ShapeComposition
2007–present4.4 g23.88 mm94.0% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel plating

There have been a couple of circulation mules in this series. 2007 Paralympic wheelchair curling and 2009 bobsleigh
Details
Date of IssueSportArtistMintage
February 24, 2007CurlingGlen Green22,000,000
April 4, 2007Ice HockeyGlen Green22,000,000
July 11, 2007Wheelchair curlingGlen Green22,000,000
September 12, 2007BiathlonGlen Green22,000,000
October 24, 2007Alpine SkiingGlen Green22,000,000
February 20, 2008SnowboardingGlen Green22,000,000
April 16, 2008Freestyle SkiingGlen Green22,000,000
November 18, 2008Figure SkatingG.G.TBD
January 15, 2009Cross Country SkiingG.G.TBD
March 12, 2009Speed SkatingTBDTBD
June 23, 2009BobsleighG.G.TBD
September, 2009Men's Ice HockeyJason Bouwman29,000,000
November, 2009Women's Ice HockeyJason Bouwman29,000,000
January, 2010Cindy KlassenS.B. & RCM engraversTBD
March, 2010Ice sledge hockeyG.G.TBD

Mascot Coins

One Dollar

Twenty-Five Dollars

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
Twenty-Five DollarsCurlingSteve HepburnThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedFebruary 23, 2007Proof with selective hologram on the reverse
Twenty-Five DollarsIce HockeySteve HepburnThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedApril 4, 2007Proof with selective hologram on the reverse
Twenty-Five DollarsAthlete's PrideShelagh ArmstrongThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedJuly 11, 2007Proof with selective hologram on the reverse
Twenty-Five DollarsBiathlonBonnie RossThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedSeptember 12, 2007Proof with selective hologram on the reverse
Twenty-Five DollarsAlpine SkiingBrian HughesThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedOctober 24, 2007Proof with selective hologram on the reverse
Twenty-Five DollarsSnowboardingSteve HepburnThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedFebruary 20, 2008Proof with selective hologram on the reverse
Twenty-Five DollarsFreestyle SkiingJohn MardonThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedApril 16, 2008Proof with selective hologram on the reverse

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
40 mm27.78 gramsN/A.925 silver and.075 copper45,000No Mint marksRoyal Canadian Mint$69.95

Seventy-Five Dollars

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
Seventy-Five DollarsAn officer of the RCMP mounted on a horse.Cecily MokThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedFebruary 24, 2007Proof with selective colouring on the reverse
Seventy-Five DollarsTwo athletes holding a Canadian flag.Shelagh ArmstrongThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedJuly 11, 2007Proof with selective colouring on the reverse
Seventy-Five DollarsCanada GeeseKerri BurnettThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedOctober 24, 2007Proof with selective colouring on the reverse
Seventy-Five DollarsFour Host First Nations maskJody BroomfeldThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedFebruary 20, 2008Proof with selective colouring on the reverse

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
27 mm12 gramsN/A58.33% gold and 41.67% silver8,000No Mint marksRoyal Canadian Mint$389.95

Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
Two Hundred and Fifty DollarsImages of Canada prior to European settlement.Stanley WittenThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntPlainFebruary 24, 2007Proof
Two Hundred and Fifty DollarsImages of Canada in the 16th century.Susan TaylorThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntPlainMarch 20, 2008Proof

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
101.6 mm1 kilogramN/A99.99% silver2,500No Mint marksRoyal Canadian Mint$1,299.95

Three Hundred Dollars

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
Three Hundred DollarsA diverse group of many faces surrounds the outer ring of the coin while the inner core of the coin features the Olympic Torch and the images of Greek gods.Laurie McGaw, David Craig The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedFebruary 24, 2007Proof
Three Hundred DollarsA diverse group of many faces surrounds the outer ring of the coin while the inner core of the coin features the Olympic Torch and the images of skiers and a speed skater.Laurie McGaw, David Craig The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntSerratedFebruary 20, 2008Proof

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
50 mm60 gramsN/A58.33% gold and 41.67% silver2,500No Mint marksRoyal Canadian Mint$1,499.95

Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars

Specifications
DenominationReverse DesignArtistObverse DesignArtistEdgeDate of IssueFinish
Two Thousand Five Hundred DollarsImages of Canada prior to European settlement.Stanley WittenThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntPlain2007Proof
Two Thousand Five Hundred DollarsImages of Canada in the 16th century.Susan TaylorThe image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 GamesSusanna BluntPlainMarch 20, 2008Proof

Dimensions
DiameterWeightThicknessCompositionMintageMint MarkStruck byIssue Price
101.6 mm1 kilogramN/A99.99% gold20No Mint marksRoyal Canadian Mint$36,000.00

Bullion Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint and the International Olympic Committee have reached an agreement on Olympic Gold and Silver Maple Leaf coins. The announcement was made on August 3, 2007 and the agreement allows the RCM to strike bullion coins with the emblems of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The issue will consist of two coins: one Gold Maple Leaf coin and a Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coin and both coins will feature the date of 2008. The new agreement means that the RCM is now selling Olympic coins through all of its major business lines: bullion, circulation, numismatics.
Year of issueDiameterTheme
200838 mmInnukshuk
200938 mmRaven
201038 mmIce hockey

2014 Sochi Olympics

Commemorative Coins of Base Metals

Specifications
YearsWeightDiameter/ShapeCompositionDenomination
2011–201310.00 g27.00 mmcupro-nickel25 rubles

Details
Year of IssueObverseReverseArtistMintage
2011In the center is the relief image of the National Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation. Above is the semicircular inscription along the rim, stating "РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ", framed on both sides by ornamental elements of doubled rhombuses. In the lower part of the disc, at the edge - the horizontal inscription: "25 РУБЛЕЙ" and the date: "2011 г." under it, over it to the right - the mint trade mark.In the central part of the disc against the background of a mountain - the horizontal inscription: "sochi.ru", under it on the section of the shade cast by the mountain - the date: "2014" and five Olympic rings.E.V. Kramskaya, A.D, Schablykin.9750000
2012In the center is the relief image of the National Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation. Over it along the rim is the semicircular inscription: "РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ". Under the coat of arms, in two lines are the denomination of the coin: "25 РУБЛЕЙ" and the year of issue: "2012 г.". To the right is the trade mark of the Saint Petersburg Mint.The relief images of three mascots and the Emblem of the XXII Olympic Winter Games of 2014 in Sochi.E.V. Kramskaya, A.A. Brynza.9750000
2013In the center is the relief image of the National Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation. Over it along the rim is the semicircular inscription: "РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ". Under the coat of arms, in two lines are the denomination of the coin: "25 РУБЛЕЙ" and the year of issue: "2013 г.". To the right is the trade mark of the Saint Petersburg Mint.The relief images of two mascots and the Emblem of the XI Olympic Winter Games of 2014 in Sochi.E.V. Kramskaya 9750000

Commemorative Coins of Precious Metals

Investment Coins

2018 PyeongChang Olympics

Commemorative coins of base metals

YearsWeightDiameter/ShapeCompositionDenomination
2016-201726 g.40mm/CircularBrass1,000 won