© U S Mint
© U S Mint
5 Dollars Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games
2002 year| Gold (.900) | 8.359 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#92996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
The Olympic flame within a cauldron. Similar to the obverse, the flame geometric and abstract.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
W
FIVE DOLLARS
Translation: E PLURIBUS UNUM = Out of many, one.
Designer: Donna Weaver
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics Gold Coins were produced in proof and uncirculated versions at the West Point Mint. The coins were offered individually, as a two-coin proof set, and as a complete four-coin set. The maximum mintage for the gold coin was set at just 80,000, but sales still only managed to reach about the halfway point. The coins now enjoy premiums due to the low mintage level.The under performance of the coins was somewhat surprising, as Olympic issues usually draw an international collector base. To date, the US Mint has not issued another Olympic-themed commemorative coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games $5 Gold Coin is that it was designed by sculptor Glenna Goodacre, who is known for her depictions of Native American subjects. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a young Native American woman, wearing a feather headdress and a serene expression, symbolizing the spirit of the Olympic Games.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 W | 32877 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games) 2002 coin.
