Seoul Olympics Commemorative Coins
Coin Description
Gold: A stylized Olympic flame burns beneath the Olympic five-ring symbol. The flame speaks of the spectacle of the Games and the renewal of the Olympic spirit when it's lit again every 4 years.
Silver: Central to the design on the back is the Olympic rings symbol. Two olive branches frame the symbol and the words "1 dollar," USA," and "E Pluribus Unum," while the branches are framed by "United States of America."
Gold: Features the head of Nike, goddess of victory. Nike wears a crown of olive leaves. The tradition of crowning Olympic winners with wreaths goes back to the ancient Games.
Silver: Shows the Statue of Liberty's torch touching the Olympic torch, forming one flame, inside a wreath.
The Story
These two coins – the gold $5 coin and silver $1 coin – commemorate the participation of the United States in the 1988 Olympic Games held in Seoul, Korea.