Commemorative token remembering Winter Olympic games
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]
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.[2]
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]
Please see Summer Olympic coins for details on summer games coins from 1952–1996.
A 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 Grienauer
Edwin Grienauer
The nine coats of arms of the Austrian Federal Provinces, and the legend: “Republik Osterreich” and “50 Schilling”
Arnold Hartig
Lettering on a plain edge: “50 Schilling”
1964
Proof and Circulated
Dimensions
Diameter
Weight
Thickness
Composition
Mintage
Mint Mark
Struck by
Issue Price
34 mm
20 grams
2.35 mm
.900 silver and .100 copper
67,950 (Proof) and 2,832,050 (Circulated)
No Mint marks
Munze Osterreich (Austrian Mint)
50 Austrian Schilling
1972 Sapporo Olympics
Specifications
Denomination
Reverse Design
Artist
Obverse Design
Artist
Edge
Date of Issue
Finish
100 Yen
100, 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 Officials
The Olympic torch, the legend: Sapporo, the Japanese legend meaning: “Japan” and below, a Japanese text meaning: “100 Yen”
Mint Officials
Milled
1972
Circulated
Dimensions
Diameter
Weight
Thickness
Composition
Mintage
Mint Mark
Struck by
Issue Price
30 mm
12 grams
2.4 mm
Cupronickel (.750 copper and .250 nickel)
30,000,000
No mint marks
The Ministry of Finance, Mint Bureau
100 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.[3] The Hall Mint, one of the oldest mints in Europe was reopened to strike some of the coins.[4]
Series One
Specifications
Denomination
Reverse Design
Artist
Obverse Design
Artist
Edge
Date of Issue
Finish
100 Schilling
The Innsbruck Olympic emblem, the legend: “XII Olympische Winterspiele”, stylized snowflakes at the bottom, and the artist's name below.
Ferdinand Welz
Ten coats of arms: Republic Eagle of Austria and the arms of the Federal Provinces (See Note)
The 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 Bucheder
The emblem of Austria with a stylized Austrian eagle and the legend: “Republik Osterreich 100 Schilling”
At the time, Sarajevo was the second largest city to host the Olympic Winter Games.[5] These were the first Winter Olympic Games that featured gold coins.[5]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.
Dimensions
Diameter
Weight
Thickness
Composition
Mint Mark
Struck by
30 mm
13 grams
1.8 mm
.925 silver and .075 copper
No Mintmarks
Zlatara Majdanpek (ZM) and Zavod za izradu novcanica (ZIN)
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.
Specifications
Series
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Edge
Date of Issue
Finish
Mintage (ZM)
Mintage (ZIN)
Issue Price
One
Two 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”
Milled
1982 (released December 15, 1983)
Proof
31,135
46,323
3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
Two
A 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”
Milled
1983
Proof
58,697
17,614
3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
Three
Two 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”
Milled
1983
Proof
42,958
5,116
3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
Four
Speed 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”
Milled
1984
Proof
39,504
6,188
3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
Five
A 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”
Milled
1984
Proof
33,387
8,468
3,375 Dinar ($29.50 US)
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.
Dimensions
Diameter
Weight
Thickness
Composition
Mint Mark
Struck by
34 mm
17 grams
1.85 mm
.925 silver and .075 copper
No Mintmarks
Zlatara Majdanpek (ZM) and Zavod za izradu novcanica (ZIN)
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.
Specifications
Series
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Edge
Date of Issue
Finish
Mintage (ZM)
Mintage (ZIN)
Issue Price
One
A 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”
Milled
1982 (released December 15, 1983)
Proof
53,499
16,751
4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
Two
Artifacts, 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”
Milled
1983
Proof
40,448
11,703
4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
Three
Radimlia'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”
Milled
1983
Proof
43,247
528
4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
Four
Jajce 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”
Milled
1984
Proof
38,119
3,649
4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
Five
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”
Milled
1984
Proof
31,011
5,743
4,125 Dinar ($36 US)
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.
Dimensions
Diameter
Weight
Thickness
Composition
Mint Mark
Struck by
38 mm
23 grams
2 mm
.925 silver and .075 copper
No Mintmarks
Zlatara Majdanpek (ZM) and Zavod za izradu novcanica (ZIN)
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.
Specifications
Series
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Edge
Date of Issue
Finish
Mintage (ZM)
Mintage (ZIN)
Issue Price
One
A 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”
Milled
1982 (released December 15, 1983)
Proof
32,812
37,063
5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
Two
A 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”
Milled
1983
Proof
44,508
12,893
5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
Three
Biathlon, 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”
Milled
1983
Proof
36,962
4,630
5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
Four
A 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”
Milled
1984
Proof
32,142
7,200
5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
Five
A 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”
Milled
1984
Proof
35,997
258
5,125 Dinar ($45 US)
5000 Dinara
The dimensions are the same for all the 5000 Dinara coins.
Dimensions
Diameter
Weight
Thickness
Composition
Mint Mark
Struck by
24 mm
8 grams
1 mm
.900 gold and .100 copper
No Mintmarks
Zlatara 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.
Specifications
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Edge
Date of Issue
Finish
Mintage
Issue 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”
Milled
1982 (released December 15, 1983)
Proof
23,400
27,625 Dinar ($246 US)
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”
Milled
1983
Proof
13,874
27,625 Dinar ($246 US)
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”
Milled
1983
Proof
12,948
27,625 Dinar ($246 US)
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.' [6]
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.[7]
100 Francs
Dimensions
Diameter
Weight
Thickness
Composition
Mint Mark
Struck by
37 mm
22.2 grams (containing 19.98 grams of silver)
2.1 mm
.900 silver and .100 copper
The Director's mark, the Horn of Plenty, and the Master Engraver's mark, the Dolphin, appear under the word 100 Francs.
Monnaie de Paris
Specifications
Reverse Design
Artist
Obverse Design
Artist
Edge
Date of Issue
Finish
Mintage
Issue Price
A downhill skier with a view of Mont Blanc in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Guy Brun
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1989 (June)
Proof
Proof: 300,000
$43 (US), $47 (Cdn)
A pair of figure skaters on the Lac Bourget, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Georges Yoldjoglou
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1989 (June)
Proof
300,000
$43 (US), $47 (Cdn)
A speed skater, an animal of Savoie (the Marmot), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Joaquin Jimenez
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1990 (January)
Proof
300,000
$43 (US), $47 (Cdn)
A bobsleigh and a luge of the “Belle Epqoue”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Joaquin Jimenez
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1990 (January)
Proof
300,000
$45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
A freestyle skier, a chamois (goat), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Joaquin Jimenez
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1990 (June)
Proof
300,000
$45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
A slalom skier and a slalom skier of the “Belle Epoque”, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Joaquin Jimenez
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1990 (June)
Proof
300,000
$45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
Ice hockey players with an ibex (ram), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Joaquin Jimenez
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1991 (January)
Proof
300,000
$45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
A cross-country skier with a view of the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoie, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Joaquin Jimenez
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1991 (January)
Proof
300,000
$45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
A ski jumper with a ski jumper of the “Belle Epoque” in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Georges Yoldjoglou
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1991 (January)
Proof
300,000
$45 (US), $49 (Cdn)
500 Francs
Dimensions
Diameter
Weight
Thickness
Composition
Mint Mark
Struck by
31 mm
17 grams (containing ½ Troy ounce of Gold)
1.5 mm
.920 silver and .080 copper
The Director's mark, the Horn of Plenty, and the Master Engraver's mark, the Dolphin, appear under the word 500 Francs.
Monnaie de Paris
Specifications
Reverse Design
Artist
Obverse Design
Artist
Edge
Date of Issue
Finish
Mintage
Issue Price
A downhill skier with a view of Mont Blanc in the background, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Guy Brun
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1989 (June)
Proof
Proof: 30,000
$440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A pair of figure skaters on the Lac Bourget, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
Georges Yoldjoglou
The Olympic emblem of Albertville, the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 500 Francs
Mint Engravers
Lettering on a plain edge: Liberté Fraternité Egalité
1989 (June)
Proof
30,000
$440 (US), $515 (Cdn)
A speed skater, an animal of Savoie (the Marmot), the legend: “République Française”, and the artist's name
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 (IPZS) 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.[10]
First date of issue: 10 January 2006 First date of circulation: 10 February 2006[11]
Description: The coin depicts a racing skier and the visitor attraction of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana (which incidentally is also depicted on the Italian 2 cent coin), together with a large number of inscriptions: above the skier's head, GIOCHI INVERNALI (Winter Games); below the tower, the name of the host city TORINO; beside the skier's left[12] thigh, the engraver's initials (MCC); also to the left[12] of the skier, the year mark (written vertically); and finally, to the left[12] of the tower, the monogram of the Italian Republic (RI) and the mint mark (R). The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.[13]
Silver Coins
Five Euros
Composition
Finish
Weight (g)
Diameter (mm)
Reverse
Obverse
.925 sterling silver
Proof
18 g
32 mm
The stylized silhouette of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin's tower landmark
Figure skating, ski jumping and cross-country skiing
Ten Euros
Composition
Finish
Weight (g)
Diameter (mm)
Reverse
Obverse
.925 sterling silver
Proof
22 g
34 mm
The stylized silhouette of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin's tower landmark
Alpine skiing, speed skating and ice hockey
Gold Coin
Fifty Euros
Composition
Finish
Weight (g)
Diameter (mm)
Reverse
Obverse
.900 gold
Proof
16.129 g
28 mm
The stylized silhouette of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin's tower landmark
Torch 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.[14] 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 (two in silver, two in gold).[15]
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.[16] 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.[16]
A 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 (outer ring), David Craig (inner core)
The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 Games
Susanna Blunt
Serrated
February 24, 2007
Proof
Three Hundred Dollars
A 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 (outer ring), David Craig (inner core)
The image of Queen Elizabeth II plus Innukshuk, the logo of the 2010 Games
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.[18] 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.[18]
Year of issue
Diameter
Theme
2008
38 mm
Innukshuk
2009
38 mm
Raven
2010
38 mm
Ice hockey
2014 Sochi Olympics
Commemorative Coins of Base Metals
Specifications
Years
Weight
Diameter/Shape
Composition
Denomination
2011–2013
10.00 g
27.00 mm
cupro-nickel
25 rubles
Details
Year of Issue
Obverse
Reverse
Artist
Mintage
2011
In 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" (25 RUBLES) and the date: "2011 г." (2011) 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.
In 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" (THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION). Under the coat of arms, in two lines are the denomination of the coin: "25 РУБЛЕЙ" (25 RUBLES) and the year of issue: "2012 г." (2012). 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 (obverse), A.A. Brynza (reverse).
9750000
2013
In 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" (THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION). Under the coat of arms, in two lines are the denomination of the coin: "25 РУБЛЕЙ" (25 RUBLES) and the year of issue: "2013 г." (2013). 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.
^ abcIn heraldry, directions are often described as they would appear to the bearer of a coat of arms, rather than as they would appear to the viewer. Therefore, the following descriptions will use "facing to the left" when it would appear to the layman that the person depicted is facing to the right.
^"OJ 2006/C 33/05"(PDF). Official Journal of the European Union. 9 February 2006.
^"Olympic commems to sport $25 face, Bret Evans, Canadian Coin News, January 9 to 22, 2007
^Royal Canadian Mint website, Path: www.mint.ca, The Royal Canadian Mint, News, News Releases, Date: February 21, 2007
^ ab“14 circulating coins included in 2010 Olympic program”, Bret Evans, Canadian Coin News, January 23 to February 5, 2007 issue of Canadian Coin News