2002 Commemorative Coins

The 2002 Commemorative Coins of the United States Mint. Two separate programs for the year included three coins. The first program for the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City included a $5 gold and $1 silver coin. These coins featured geometric designs, which were somewhat unique for United States coins. The second program featuring a silver dollar in uncirculated or proof was issued for the West Point Military Academy.

2002 West Point Silver Dollar

2002 West Point Silver Dollar

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 [...]

2002 Olympic Salt Lake City Silver Dollar

2002 Olympic Salt Lake City Silver Dollar

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 [...]

2002 Olympic Salt Lake City $5 Gold

2002 Olympic Salt Lake City $5 Gold

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 [...]