1992 Olympic $5 Gold

1992 Olympic $5 Gold - United States Mint Image

The 1992 Olympic $5 Gold was issued for the 1992 Olympic Games. The gold coin was one of three coins issued for this purpose, the other two being a silver dollar and clad half dollar. Even though the games were not held in the United States, the coins were issued to help raise money to train American athletes.

The obverse of the 1992 Olympic Gold Commemorative coin features a sprinter with an American flag in the background. The reverse of the coin features a heraldic eagle with the Olympic rings appearing above. The obverse was designed by James Sharpe and modeled by T. James Ferrell. The reverse was designed by James Peed.

The inscriptions on the obverse include "Liberty", "USA" with the Olympic rings, the date "1992", and the motto "In God We Trust". The reverse inscriptions include "United States of America", "USA" with the Olympic rings, and the denomination "Five Dollars".

The 1992 Olympics $5 Gold Coins had a maximum mintage of 500,000 across proof and uncirculated versions. Coin sales were relatively lackluster, reaching just above one fifth of the maximum. The gold coins were sold individually or within a three coin proof set, three coin uncirculated set, or complete six coin set. The sets included the other 1992 Olympic Commemorative coin issues.

Coin Specifications

Designer: James Sharpe (obverse), James Peed (reverse)
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000

1992-W Uncirculated Olympic $5 Gold

Pre-Issue Price: $185.00
Regular Price: $215.00
Final Mintage: 27,732

1992-W Proof Olympic $5 Gold

Pre-Issue Price: $195.00
Regular Price: $230.00
Final Mintage: 77,313