The obverse features a paralympic athlete in a wheelchair competing in a track and field event. It also includes the word "spirit" in Braille.
The reverse of features the mark of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games which is positioned to the left of the design, a torch and flame, and the words Atlanta 1996.
Obverse Inscriptions
- SPIRIT (in Braille)
- TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT
- PARALYMPICS
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- LIBERTY
- 1996
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- ONE DOLLAR
- CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC GAMES
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
The uncirculated coins were produced at the Denver Mint and proof coins at the Philadelphia Mint.
Mintage:
| D Uncirculated | P Proof |
| 14,497 | 84,280 |
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm