1988 Olympic commemorative coins explained

The 1988 Olympic commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1988.

Legislation

The 1988 Olympic Commemorative Coin Act authorized the production of two coins, a silver dollar and a gold half eagle. Congress authorized the coins to support the training of American athletes participating in the 1988 Olympic Games. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes.[1]

Designs

Dollar

The obverse of the 1988 Olympic commemorative dollar, designed by Patrica L. Verani, features Lady Liberty's torch and the Olympic torch merging into a single symbolic flame with an olive branch encircling the torches. The reverse, designed by Sheryl J. Winter, features the five-ring logo of the U.S. Olympic Committee, framed by a pair of olive branches.[2]

Half eagle

The obverse of the 1988 Olympic commemorative half eagle, designed by Elizabeth Jones, features Nike, Greek goddess of victory, in a wreath of olive leaves. The reverse of the coin, designed by Marcel Jovine features the Olympic flame.[3]

Specifications

Dollar

Half Eagle

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Text of H.R. 141 (100th): 1988 Olympic Commemorative Coin Act (Passed Congress version). GovTrack.us. en. 2022-05-30.
  2. Web site: Seoul Olympics Dollar. United States Mint. 2022-05-30.
  3. Web site: Seoul Olympics Gold $5. United States Mint. 2022-05-30.