The 2002 Olympic Winter Games Commemorative Proof Gold Five Dollar Coin was designed by Donna Weaver, U.S. Mint Sculptor/Engraver. The obverse features the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games Crystal Emblem superimposed on top of the Games' secondary identity mark entitled: "Rhythm of the Land." The reverse features the Olympic flame in relief atop a cauldron.
This proof coin has a brilliant mirror-like finish. The term "proof" refers to a specialized minting process, which begins by manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with specially polished dies. Each coin is struck multiple times so the softly frosted, yet detailed images seem to float above a mirror-like field. 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% gold and 10% alloy; diameter is 0.850 (± 0.003) inches or 21.59 (± 0.08) mm and the weight is 8.359 (± 0.042) grams.
This coin is U.S. legal tender and is backed by the U.S. Government for weight and content.
Price: $195.00 pre-issue; $225.00 after 2/25/02 |
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