Centennial Olympics (Soccer) Half Dollar
- Year of Issue: 1996
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 102-390
Background
Released in 1996 to support the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Soccer Half Dollar features women’s soccer which became an official part of the Olympic Games in 1996.
Recipient Organization: Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Inc. and the United States Olympic Committee
Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
The obverse features a design of women playing soccer.
The reverse features a design of the mark of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. The mark highlights key symbols: the Olympic Flame, the Olympic Torch, the Olympic Rings, a Greek column, and a "100" to mark the Centennial of the modern Olympic Games.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- USA
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- ATLANTA
- XXVI OLYMPIAD
- 1996
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- ATLANTA 1996
- HALF DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Clint Hansen
- Designer: Malcolm Farley