Centennial Olympics (Track & Field) Silver Dollar
- Year of Issue: 1995
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 102-390
Background
The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Silver Dollar was released in 1995 to support the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee.
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 a men's track event, showing two men racing to the finish line below the Olympic rings.
The reverse of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Silver Dollar features a silhouette outlined design of the Olympic logo and clasped hands, to symbolize the brotherhood and team spirit of the Olympic Games. This coin is frosted with a polished design.
Obverse Inscriptions
- USA
- 2, 3, 4, 5
- LIBERTY
- XXVI OLYMPIAD
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 1995
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- ATLANTA
- 100
- ONE DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: John Mercanti
- Designer: William Krawczewicz