2002-W West Point Bicentennial Proof Silver Dollar
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This West Point Bicentennial coin celebrates the 200th anniversary the West Point Academy – one of the world’s premier leader development institutions. Located in West Point, NY, the West Point Military Academy’s mission is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Army Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, and Country.
• 1 proof condition West Point Bicentennial silver dollar made of 90% silver and struck at the West Point Mint.
This coin is an Ultra Cameo with the mirror background that seems to set off the creamy image almost to a 2d effect. Lovely coin that is a great accent to any person's collection. If you obtain an uncirculated version to make the pair they are worth a lot more then by themselves.