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Olympics (Seoul) Gold $5 Coin

Commemorative Coins
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1988 Olympics Seoul Korea Commemorative Gold Obverse 1988 Olympics Seoul Korea Commemorative Gold Obverse
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1988 Olympics Seoul Korea Commemorative Gold Reverse 1988 Olympics Seoul Korea Commemorative Gold Reverse
Year of Issue

1988

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 100-141

Background

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.

Recipient Organization

All surcharges were authorized to be paid to the United States Olympic Committee to be used in training United States Olympic athletes, supporting local or community amateur athletic programs, and erecting facilities for the training of such athletes. 

Characteristics

The obverse design of the coin features Nike, goddess of Victory, in a wreath of olive leaves.

The reverse of the coin features the Olympic flame.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • 1988
  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST

Reverse Inscriptions

  • USA
  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • FIVE DOLLARS

Mint and Mint Mark

Artist Credits