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Latest Olympic Coins Introduced

The International Olympic Committee has introduced Series TV of a five-set Centennial Coin Collection titled "The Olympic Vision." The theme of this three-coin series - one gold and two sterling coins - is "Art, Music and Sport" and was produced by the Austrian Mint.

The first of the two sterling silver coins for 1995, both of 200 Schillings face value, is entitled "The Rhythmic Gymnast" and shows the olympic sport in which music plays a major role.

The second silver coin is dedicated to winter sports capturing the thrill, power and speed of a skier slashing through the slalom gates.

Begun in 1992 and continuing through 1946 - the years of the Olympic Centennial celebration - one of five major countries has been selected to strike an annual issue of one gold and two silver coins. The five countries are Canada, Australia, France, Austria and Greece.

The coins are available individually, as annual sets or as a complete five-set, fifteen coin collection.

For information contact: International Olympic Committee Centennial Coin Program in Lausanne, Switzerland at 41-21-617-1996.

Silver News — April/May 1995