Olympics (Seoul) Gold $5
- 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: United States Olympic Committee
The United States Olympic Committee was to use the funds they received from coin sale surcharges to train United States Olympic athletes, to support local or community amateur athletic programs, and to erect training facilities.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 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 Information
Obverse- Designer: Elizabeth Jones
- Designer: Marcel Jovine