2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States dollar from the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series — 14th of 32 years in the series. In 2002, coins were struck at the West Point Mint with a combined mintage of 43,462. This ranks 19th of 40 years by total mintage, below the series median of 50,734. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $1.2K in PR69DC grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Donna Weaver.
