4120) "Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026", Republic of Italy: A 50 Euro Gold Proof Coin features the official logo of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games: Date/Year of Coin issue: 27.08.2025:
An exceptional collection of gold and silver coins in
celebration of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of Milan Cortina 2026
was launched earlier this year.
The collection features the Olympics most
iconic symbols of the logo of the event, the journey of the flame, the mascot
and the winter disciplines associated with the host locations. Each coin in the
collection is a tribute to the magic of sport and to Italy.
A joint bid by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo was awarded
the 2026 Winter Olympics at the 134th IOC Session on the 24th June 2019,
winning the bid over Stockholm and Åre in Sweden.
These will be the first
Olympic Games to be officially co-hosted by multiple cities, with Milan
primarily hosting ice events, and the remaining events being hosted in clusters
around Cortina, and the Valtellina and Fiemme valleys.
They will also mark the
third Winter Olympics, and fourth overall, to be hosted by Italy as Cortina d'Ampezzo
had previously hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics.
The competition will involve
116 events in 8 sports and 16 disciplines and are expected to include more than
2900 athletes competing in the Games. This significant number also reflects the
highest level of female representation making up 47% of the participants. The
2026 Winter Games will also include 86 countries that will send qualified
athletes.
The Olympic Committees of Russia and Belarus remain suspended for
violating the Olympic Truce due to Russia’s invasion and subsequent ongoing war
with Ukraine.
At the 138th IOC Session in July 2021, the IOC approved a
proposal by the organising committee to add ski mountaineering as a debuting
optional sport. It will consist of three medal events of men's sprint, women's
sprint, and mixed relay. In February 2024, the International Ice Hockey
Federation announced an agreement with the National Hockey League to allow its
players to participate in the Olympic men's hockey tournament for the first
time since 2014.
The official Olympic medals of the Games were unveiled in
Venice, designed as two halves that symbolize the culmination of an athlete and
Para athlete’s journey and of all those who have walked beside them along the
way, and created by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato – IPZS.
The emblem for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina
2026 was designed by the international branding agency Landor/WPP who developed
two shortlisted options for the Organising Committee.
The public then chose the
winning logo entitled "Futura" through a global online vote in 2021.
It was the
first time the logo’s choice was made by a public vote in the history of the
Olympics.
The design features an angular, drawing of the number 26 shown as
single-line unbroken motion and depicted on a foggy window.
The Games are
scheduled to take place from the 6th to the 22nd February 2026 with the opening
ceremony being staged at Milan’s San Siro Stadium.
The Coin:
Designed by engraver Antonio Vecchio, the Reverse of
the 50 Euro Gold Proof Coins features the official logo of the Milano Cortina 2026
Winter Olympic Games in the centre.
The logo is surrounded with a sunburst-effect
broad edge decoration with the inscription "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA" superimposed
over the linear edge and along the rim.
In the inner circle, the inscription "GIOCHI OLIMPICI INVERNALI" ("Winter Olympic Games") is placed around the logo.
The Obverse of the 50 Euro Gold Proof Coin depicts the official insignia of the Olympic flame which the stylised text "MILANO CORTINA 2026".
The inscription "VIAGGIO DELLA FIAMMA
OLIMPICA" ("Journey of the Olympic flame") encircles the primary design.
Shown to
the left of the insignia is the denomination of the Coin - "50 EURO" on the right side is the
letter "R" (Mintmark of the Mint of Rome) along with the year of issue, "2025".
Placed at the bottom left rim is the coin designer’s name, "A.VECCHIO".
The specifications of this Coin are:
Denomination Metal Weight Diameter
Quality Mintage
Limit
50 Euro 999.9 Gold 31.1 g. 28
mm. Proof 450 pieces
- Released from the 27th August, each coin is encapsulated
and presented in an IPZS-branded custom case accompanied with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:
The Fountains of Italy Coin Series:
Other Links:
35) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022
36) "The Twelve Apostles", Vatican City: The Twelve Apostles Coin Series: The first Silver Coins of 5- and 10-Euro minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of "Coommercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) feature St. Peter & St. Andrew: Date of Coins issued: 10.11.2022
37) "Towards the Holy Year 2025", Vatican City: A 200 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Commercializzazone Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) to commemorate the three-year programme (2022-2023-2024) culminting in 2025: Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.12.2022
38) "Bergamo and Brescia", Italy: Five Euro Commemorative Copper Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) showcases the designated Italian Cultural Capital Cities: Date/Year of Coin issue: 20.02.2023
39) Luigi Vanvitelli (12.05.1700-01.03.1773), Architect and Painter, Italy: 250th Anniversary of his passing away: Five Euro (Silver) and Twenty Euro (Gold) Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) commemorate this celebrated Baroque Era Architect: Date/Year of Coin issue: 21.02.2023
40) "The Lateran Pacts between the Italian State and the Holy See", Vatican City State: 90th Anniversary Celebrations (1929-2019): The Ufficio Filetelco E. Numismatico (Office of the Philatelic and Numismatic Bureau of the Vatican) has issued an embroidered postage stamp of 8.40 Euro depicting the Coat of Arms of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 2019 (Reissued on 12.12.2022)
41) Environmental Protection as enshrined in the Italian Constitution, Italy: A Square-shaped bi-metallic Silver and Copper 5 Euro Coin brought out by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) highlights environmental protection in the Italian constitution: Date of Coin issue: 27.04.2023
42) "The Resurrection of Christ" ("CHRISTVS RESVRREXIT"), Vatican City State: Rectangular-shaped Silver Proof and Colour Coins feature Renaissance painter Pietro Vannucci's (also known as "Perugino") masterpiece, presently in the Apostolic Palace Library: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2023
43) The Second Vatican Council - Nostra Aetate (In Our Time), Vatican City State: A 100 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
44) The history of the Olympics in Italy - TRiTTICO Cortina 1956, Rome 1960, Turin 2006, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): Three 20 Euro Gold Coins issued by the Istututo Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) celebrate the selection of 2026 Winter Olympics in the City of Cortino Italy: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.09.2023
45) A Euro Coin Set - 2018, Vatican City State: An eight (8) Coin Set issued by the Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica on Euro Coins: Coins minted by the IPZS Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" (The Vatican City State") in 2018
46) Remembrance to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Vatican City: Coins issued by Commercializzazione Filetelica e Numismatica on 10 Euro Silver Coins: Coins minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" ("The Vatican City State"): Date of Coin issue: 26.10.2023
47) The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State has issued the first of two commemorative 10 Euro coins which mark 2025 and the Holy Year Pilgrims of Hope: Date/Year of Coins issue: 12/2023
48) Pesaro, Italy: The Italian City designatied as the 2024 European Capital of Culture (ECOC):Date of Coin issue: 26.01,2024
49) Around the World Voyage of the Amerigo Vespucci, Italy's oldest Naval Vessel: A 5 Euro Silv er Proof & Colour Coin presents the voyage of the v essel: Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2024
50) St. Peter and the Rooster star on latest Vatican 20 Euro coin issued by the CFN (Commercialzzone Filatelica E Numasmatica - Vatican City: "Art and Faith Coin Series: Year of Coin issue: 2024;
51) Pope Francis Coin Card, Vatican City: A 1 Euro Base Metal Coin: The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica " (CFN) has issued a 1 Euro Copper Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zella dello State (or State Mint and Polygraphic Institute - IPZS), Italy: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
52) The Vatican Coin Set: The "Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) has issued an eight (8) Copper-Nickel (CuNi) Coin Set minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato ("State Mint and Poligraphic Institute - IPZS"), Italy: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2024
53) Concordat between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland, Poland: Rectangular Silver Proof Coins Mark the 100th Anniversary of the conclusion of the Concordat (1925-2025): Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.02.2025
54) Did You Know Series (103): Between One Pope and the Next - the Sede Vacante (meaning "Vacant Seat:) Coins are issued:
55) Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope, United States of America (USA): A 1-oz Silver Election of Pope Leo XIV Round: Date/Year of Round issue: 08.05.2025
56) The Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii and Pope Francis: Citta Del Vaticano (Vatican City): The IPZS, Italy (in English, it translates to State Printing Works and Mint) has minted a 50 Euro Gold Coin which features a kneeling Late Pope Francis on one face and The Shrine on the other:: Year of Coin issue: 2015
57) The Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii and Pope Francis, CITTA DEL VATICANO (Vatican City): The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS), Italy (In English, it translates to State Printing Works and Mint) has minted a 20 Euro Gold Coin which features Late Pope Francis on one face and the Virgin Mary with a crown sitting on a throne and holding the baby Jesus Christ, with angels kneeling on the sides, on the other: Year of Coin issue: 2015
58) "Beloved Opera, Norma by Bellini, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): 5 Euro Silver Colour and Proof Rectangular Coins issued b y the IPZS" Date/Year of Coin issue: 24.06.2025
59) "Repubblic d'Italia") The "Italian Republic/Peninsula"), Cook Islands: A $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2025
60) "Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026", Republic of Italy: A 50 Euro Gold proof Coin features the official logo of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games: Date/Year of Coin issue: 27.08.2025
Links to Posts on Marco Polo on this Blog:
1) Marco Polo, Explorer, Italy (1254-8/9.01.1324): A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca di Stato, the Italian State Mint (2018)
2) Marco Polo (1254-1324), Venetian Traveller, Italy: The royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has brought out this special Silver strike of a Gold florin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
Posts on the Ryder Cup on this Blog:
i) The 2014 Ryder Cup Commemorative Banknote: Commemorating the Ryder Cup, Europe with a 5 Pound Sterling Banknote issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland
ii) The 44th Ryder Cup held in Italy: 10 Euro Silver Coins with applied colour and concave centre brought out by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) marks the conduct of the prestigious Ryder Cup in Italy for the first time: Date of Coin issue: 18.09.2023
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