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5 Dollars Olympics
1988 year| Gold (.900) | 8.36 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.36 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#20836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
The Olympic flame, with the Olympic rings above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
USA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
FIVE DOLLARS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Engraver: Marcel Jovine
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This U.S. Olympic coin was unveiled at the Denver Mint on May 2, 1988, by Katherine D. Ortega, Treasurer of the United States, and Donna Pope, Director of the United States Mint. Congress authorized this coin to support the training of American athletes participating in the 1988 Olympic Games.Interesting fact
The 1988 US Olympic $5 Gold Coin features a unique design, with the obverse depicting a male and female athlete in motion, surrounded by the Olympic rings and the words "Olympic Games" and "Liberty" in bold lettering. The reverse features a bald eagle perched on a laurel branch, with the coin's denomination and gold purity marked below. This coin was produced in a limited quantity of 30,100 pieces and was sold at a premium price due to its gold content and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 W | 281456 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Olympics) 1988 coin.
