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¡¡The
14th Olympic Winter Games Commemorative Coins
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In 1984, the
Winter Games took place in a Socialist country for the first and only
time. The people of Sarajevo
gained high marks for their hospitality, and there was no indication
of the tragic war that would engulf the city only
a few years later. Skier Jure Franko brought joy to the host nation
by earning Yugoslavia's first Winter Olympics
medal : a silver in the giant slalom. Marja-Liisa Hamalainen
won all three individual cross-country races for
women. In speed skating, Ga¨¦tan Boucher and Karin Enke each won two
gold medals. Biathlete Eirik Kvalfoss
earned a complete set of medals. Twin brothers Phil and Steve Mahre
took first and second place in the slalom.
The highlight of the figure skating competitions was the free dance
performance of Jane Torvill and Christopher
Dean. Their interpretation of Ravel's Bolero earned across-the-board
perfect scores for artistic impression.
To mark the 14th Winter Olympic Games, the People's Bank of China
issued the 14th Winter Olympic Games
commemorative silver coin. The coin was minted by Shanghai Mint, and
exclusively distributed by China Gold
Coin Inc.. The obverse depicts the title of PRC, the National Emblem
and the issuing year. The reverse depicts
the Men Speed Skating. The 14th Winter Olympic Games commemorative
silver coin is Chinese legal tender. |
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Yuan Silver Coin |
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Face
Value ( Yuan ): 10
Diameter ( mm ): 36
Weight ( oz ): 1/2
Fineness ( % ): 92.5
Quality: Proof
Issuing year: 1984
Metal: silver
Shape : Round
Mintage ( pcs ): 6000
Minted By: Shanghai Mint |
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