The 2002 West Point Silver Dollar was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States Military Academy. It had originally been authorized by President Thomas Jefferson on March 16, 1802.
The obverse of the silver dollar features the Academy Color Guard in parade. The Cadet Chapel and Washington Hall are visible in the background of the scene. Inscriptions above include “1802 Liberty 2002″ and “In God We Trust”. The obverse was designed by T. James Ferrell.
The reverse features the West Point Bicentennial logo, consisting of a helmet and sword. Inscriptions in an outer circle read “1802 West Point 2002″ and “Bicentennial”. Inscriptions within the central area include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and “One Dollar”. The reverse was prepared by John Mercanti after models provided to him.
The West Point Silver Dollars were fittingly produced at the US Mint facility located in West Point, New York. Proof and uncirculated versions were produced and offered for sale individually. The maximum authorized mintage of 500,000 was nearly reached with combined sales of nearly 400,000 coins. The design and subject matter proved popular with collectors and individuals appreciative of the subject matter of the coin.
Coin Specifications
Designer: T. James Ferrell (obverse), John Mercanti (reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000
2002-W Uncirculated West Point Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $30.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 103,201
2002-W Proof West Point Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price:$33.00
Regular Price: $37.00
Final Mintage: 288,293
The 2002 Olympics $5 Gold Coin was to commemorate the 2002 Winter Olympic Games held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The gold coin was issued along with a silver dollar included in the same program.
The obverse of the gold coin features the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games Crystal Emblem superimposed against the “rhythm of the land.” The arrangement is very angular and geometric, giving the coin unique features compared to other US commemorative coins. The inscriptions include “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, “Salt Lake” and the date “2002″.
The reverse portrays the Olympic flame within a cauldron. Similar to the obverse, the flame geometric and abstract. The inscriptions read “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum” and “Five Dollars”. Donna Weaver designed both the obverse and reverse.
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 half way 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.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Donna Weaver
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 80,000
2002-W Uncirculated Olympics $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $180.00
Regular Price: $205.00
Final Mintage: 10,585
2002-W Proof Olympics $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $195.00
Regular Price: $225.00
Final Mintage: 32,877
The 2002 Olympic Salt Lake City Silver Dollar was issued for the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City, Utah. A surcharge added to the cost of each coin helped support the Olympic Games. Similar to the gold coin included in the same commemorative coin program, the silver dollar features geometric design elements.
The obverse of the coin features the crystal emblem of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games against the “rhythm of the land” with the Olympic rings below. The inscriptions read “Liberty”, “XIX Olympic Winter Games”, “Salt Lake 2002″, and “In God We Trust”. This was designed by John Mercanti.
The reverse, designed by Donna Weaver, features the skyline of Salt Lake City with the Rocky Mountains in the background. The “rhythm of the land” appears in an arc above. The inscriptions read “XIX Olympic Winter Games”, “E Pluribus Unum”, “One Dollar”, and “United Sates of America”.
The 2002 Olympics Silver Dollar was issued in proof version struck at the Philadelphia Mint and uncirculated version struck at the Denver Mint. The coins were sold individually, included in a two coin uncirculated set, or four coin proof and uncirculated set. The maximum authorized mintage was set at 400,000 coins across both options. The majority of the final mintage comprised the proof version of the coin.
Coin Specifications
Designer: John Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 400,000
2002-D Uncirculated Olympics Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $30.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 40,257
2002-P Proof Olympics Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price:$33.00
Regular Price: $37.00
Final Mintage: 166,864
