Olympic Winter Games Commemorative Silver Dollar Coin
- Year of Issue: 2002
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 106-435
Background
Recipient Organization: 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games
The U.S. Mint issued two commemorative coins to support the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each coin -- $35 for gold and $10 for silver-- was authorized to help support the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games.Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
The silver dollar obverse features the Crystal Emblem of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Olympic Rings, and the Games' secondary identity mark entitled: "Rhythm of the Land." The reverse features Salt Lake City skyline with the Rocky Mountains in the background.
Obverse Inscriptions
• LIBERTY
• XIX OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
• SALT LAKE 2002
• IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse Inscriptions
• UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• XIX OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
• E PLURIBUS UNUM
• ONE DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
Metal composition of the coin is as follows: 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.
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: John Mercanti
- Designer: Donna Weaver, Artistic Infusion Program