1988 (W) Seoul Olympiad Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

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$800 MS70 10-13-2022 eBay

Description

The 1988 (W) Seoul Olympiad Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a dollar produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The U.S. Mint produced 62,913 examples. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, while the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Designed by Elizabeth Jones/Marcel Jovine. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9630. Modern commemorative five-dollar gold coins are struck in 90% gold (8.359 grams) and represent the premium tier of each year's commemorative program. Gold commemoratives typically have the lowest mintages in each program. Many issues have appreciated significantly since their original sale.