Obverse

Reverse

   On the obverse, the Olympic rings with a superimposed torch, a composition based on the design by the Greek artist Vasos Falireas (1905-1979) and approved by the International Olympic Committee. In the background "Olympia" in Greek. Around the design, the motto "Citius Altius Fortius" and the inscription "Olympic Games" only in French.

   On the reverse, designed by Knut Yran, included the inscription "VI Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952" (in Norwegian) complemented by the pictogramme of the Oslo Town Hall and three snowflakes.

Credit: IOC

For further info., please visit http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/past/index_uk.asp?OLGT=2&OLGY=1952.