2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States commemorative dollar. The gold coin companion to the Salt Lake City dollar, this $5 piece features the distinctive crystal snowflake emblem of the 2002 Winter Games. The cauldron on the reverse references the dramatic lighting ceremony at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The obverse features the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games crystal emblem against the 'Rhythm of the Land' design, while the reverse displays an Olympic flame burning within a cauldron. Designed by Donna Weaver. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The Salt Lake City $5 gold is popular among Olympic commemorative collectors and features one of the most distinctive modern Olympic emblems.
