The 2002 Olympic Winter Games Commemorative Silver Proof Dollar was designed by U.S. Mint Sculptors/Engravers John Mercanti and Donna Weaver: John Mercanti designed the obverse of the coin which features the Crystal Emblem of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Olympic Rings, and the Games' secondary identity mark entitled: "Rhythm of the Land." The reverse designed by Donna Weaver depicts the Salt Lake City skyline with the Rocky Mountains in the background.
This proof coin has a brilliant mirror-like finish. The term "proof" refers to a specialized minting process, which begins by manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with specially polished dies. Each coin is struck multiple times so the softly frosted, yet detailed images seem to float above a mirror-like field. The coin is then placed in a protective plastic capsule and mounted in a handsome satin-lined velvet presentation case, accompanied by its own official Certificate of Authenticity.
Metal composition of the coin is 90% silver and 10% alloy; diameter is 1.500 (± 0.003) inches or 38.10 (± 0.08) mm and the weight is 26.730 (± 0.400) grams.
This proof commemorative silver dollar is U.S. legal tender and is backed by the U.S. Government for weight and content.
Price: $ 33.00 pre-issue; $37.00 after 2/25/02 |
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