Officially Licensed "limited-edition' countdown pin issued for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics.
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CashAppThis is an official, limited-edition countdown milestone lapel pin issued for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Key Details & Context
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The Milestone: This pin specifically commemorates the "One Year To Go" countdown milestone on February 8, 2001. Exactly one year later, on February 8, 2002, the opening ceremonies took place.
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The Design: It features the text (ONE YEAR TO GO COUNTDOWN) layered over a stylized golden backdrop. At the absolute center is the official Salt Lake 2002 Olympic emblem—the multicolored stylized snowflake (representing the contrast of the desert sun and mountain snow) sitting directly above the classic Olympic rings.
Rarity and Collectible Value
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Historical Significance: Pin trading was an absolute obsession during the 2002 Utah Games. Millennial-era countdown pins like this one are highly nostalgic for locals and global Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts alike.
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The serial number stamped on the back of your pin serves as an official certificate of authenticity and tracks its exact place in the manufacturing run.
Breaking Down (1127-1/2002)
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1127 (Your Individual Unit): This means your specific pin was the 1,127th piece struck off the line for this design. Because it sits right in the middle of the production run, it represents a standard, authentic release.
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-1 (The Die/Batch Variant): The dash-one indicates that this pin was made during the very first production run using the original master mold. If the manufacturer had to replace a worn-down metal die, alter the text font slightly, or shift production to a backup factory during manufacturing, later batches would be stamped with a -2 or -3.
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2002 (The Total Edition Size): This represents the strict, limited cap on production. The manufacturer intentionally capped the edition size at exactly 2,002 pieces worldwide as a clever, thematic nod to the year of the Salt Lake City Games. Once 2,002 pins were stamped, the molds were retired.
Collector Value Impact
- Scarcity Factor: In the world of Olympic pin trading, a run of 2,002 is considered relatively low. Millions of general attendance pins were made for the 2002 Games, making these strictly numbered milestone pieces highly desirable for completionists.
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Officially Licensed "limited-edition' countdown pin issued for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics.
2 Days
18
0
$15.00
Note: KSL, its service providers, and the seller receive data from this message. See our Privacy Notice and TOU for details.
Description
Condition
Payment Types Accepted
VenmoCashAppThis is an official, limited-edition countdown milestone lapel pin issued for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Key Details & Context
-
The Milestone: This pin specifically commemorates the "One Year To Go" countdown milestone on February 8, 2001. Exactly one year later, on February 8, 2002, the opening ceremonies took place.
-
The Design: It features the text (ONE YEAR TO GO COUNTDOWN) layered over a stylized golden backdrop. At the absolute center is the official Salt Lake 2002 Olympic emblem—the multicolored stylized snowflake (representing the contrast of the desert sun and mountain snow) sitting directly above the classic Olympic rings.
Rarity and Collectible Value
-
Historical Significance: Pin trading was an absolute obsession during the 2002 Utah Games. Millennial-era countdown pins like this one are highly nostalgic for locals and global Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts alike.
-
The serial number stamped on the back of your pin serves as an official certificate of authenticity and tracks its exact place in the manufacturing run.
Breaking Down (1127-1/2002)
-
1127 (Your Individual Unit): This means your specific pin was the 1,127th piece struck off the line for this design. Because it sits right in the middle of the production run, it represents a standard, authentic release.
-
-1 (The Die/Batch Variant): The dash-one indicates that this pin was made during the very first production run using the original master mold. If the manufacturer had to replace a worn-down metal die, alter the text font slightly, or shift production to a backup factory during manufacturing, later batches would be stamped with a -2 or -3.
-
2002 (The Total Edition Size): This represents the strict, limited cap on production. The manufacturer intentionally capped the edition size at exactly 2,002 pieces worldwide as a clever, thematic nod to the year of the Salt Lake City Games. Once 2,002 pins were stamped, the molds were retired.
Collector Value Impact
- Scarcity Factor: In the world of Olympic pin trading, a run of 2,002 is considered relatively low. Millions of general attendance pins were made for the 2002 Games, making these strictly numbered milestone pieces highly desirable for completionists.
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