Figure Skating
This Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games silver proof coin celebrates Figure Skating.
Reverse: In the center, the stylized image of a female soloist figure skater in action. On the left, “Torino”, and the year of issue, depending on the angle of vision. Along the rim, “20th Olympic Winter Games“.
Obverse: On the left, along the rim, “Republic of Poland “, and an image of the eagle, the state emblem of the Republic of Poland. Under the Eagle’s left foot, the Mint mark. In the center, the stylized image of a couple of figure skaters in action. On the right, the face value, and the year of issue.
On January 25 1924, in Chamonix, France, the International Winter Sports Week began. The competition was organized by the French Alpine Club. A year later, the event was officially acknowledged as the 1st Winter Olympic Games. The figure skaters were the firsts to compete for Olympic medals.
