L. 100–141) 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.
Winter, features the five-ring logo of the U.S. Olympic Committee, framed by a pair of olive branches.
[2] 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.