The 2002 West Point Bicentennial Proof Silver Dollar Coin was designed by U.S. Mint Sculptor/Engravers James Ferrell (obverse) and John Mercanti (reverse). The obverse of this coin depicts the majesty and pride of the United States Military Academy's cadet color guard in parade exercise with the Academy's Washington Hall and Cadet Chapel in the background. The coin's reverse features the unique West Point Bicentennial logo. Each coin bears the "W" mintmark of the West Point Mint.
The proof coins are hand fed into presses fitted with special dies. Each side is struck numerous times so the softly frosted, yet intricately detailed image floats above the mirror-like surface of the coin. The coin is then placed in a protective plastic capsule and mounted in a handsome satin-lined velvet presentation case, accompanied by its own official Certificate of Authenticity.
Metal composition of the coin is 90% silver and 10% alloy; diameter is 1.500 (± 0.003) inches or 38.10 (± 0.08) mm and the weight is 26.730 (± 0.400) grams. This proof commemorative silver dollar is U.S. legal tender and is backed by the U.S. Government for weight and content. |
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