1971 Colombia 1.3686 oz Pan American Games Gold 4-Coin Set

1971 Colombia 1.3686 oz Pan American Games Gold 4-Coin Set

Celebrate an important milestone in Latin American sporting history with the 1971 Colombia 1.3686 oz Pan American Games Gold 4-Coin Set. Issued to commemorate the VI Pan American Games held in Cali, Colombia, this collectible set includes four beautifully designed gold coins with a combined actual gold weight of 1.3686 troy oz of .900 fine gold. Featuring traditional Colombian imagery and symbols of athletic achievement, this historic commemorative collection offers a distinctive combination of precious metal content, cultural significance, and numismatic appeal.

The sixth edition of the Pan American Games took place in Cali, Colombia, from July 30 to August 13, 1971. The event brought together athletes from across the Americas, marking an important moment in Colombia's sporting history. To commemorate the occasion, Colombia issued a special series of gold coins featuring artwork inspired by indigenous traditions and athletic competition. Produced at the Bogotá Mint, these commemoratives celebrate both the international sporting event and Colombia's rich cultural heritage.

Set Features:

• Total Actual Gold Weight: 1.3686 troy oz
• Each coin in this set is made from .900 fine gold
• Scruffy condition
• Denomination: 500 Pesos, 300 Pesos, 200 Pesos, 100 Pesos 
• Produced by Bogota Mint
• The coins are presented in a secure case
• Obverse: Features official emblem of the 1971 Pan American Games.
• Reverse: Each denomination presents a different central design inspired by indigenous Colombian art and sporting traditions. The central artwork is surrounded by eleven representations of athletic events, connecting Colombia's cultural heritage with the spirit of international competition.

The four coins included are:

• 100 Pesos: Features a javelin thrower surrounded by sporting imagery.
• 200 Pesos: Depicts an indigenous runner at the center of the design.
• 300 Pesos: Showcases artwork associated with Bochica, a figure from Muisca mythology.
• 500 Pesos: Features Bachué, an important figure in Muisca cultural tradition.

The 1971 Pan American Games Gold 4-Coin Set is a particularly appealing find for collectors of international commemorative gold. These coins were produced in limited quantities, with documented mintages of just 6,000 pieces each for the 200 and 300 Pesos denominations. More than five decades after their release, assembling all four denominations together can be challenging, making complete sets less commonly encountered than individual coins. Their historical significance, distinctive artwork, and limited availability add to their numismatic collectability