When Atlanta was awarded the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, the U.S. Mint embarked on an ambitious commemorative coin program to celebrate the event. This 1995 Commemorative Silver Dollar celebrates the track and field events at the "Centennial Olympics," the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games which were first held in Athens in 1896.
This Commemorative Silver Dollar is struck in 90% silver, just like the Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars. The obverse features a track event showing lanes 2 through 5, with the runner in lane 4 outstripping the runner in lane 5.
The reverse of the coins features two clasped hands which represent the concept of brotherhood and team spirit embodied by the Olympic Games. This design was used for all four 1995 Olympic Silver Dollar Coins. The inscriptions include "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", "Atlanta" and "One Dollar'.
Mintage:
| D Uncirculated | P Proof |
| 24,967 | 136,935 |
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
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