We are pleased to offer for sale this 1995 Atlanta
XXVI Olympics Games 2 Coin Proof Set.
This 1995 Atlanta XXVI Olympics Games 2 Coin Proof Set
was produced by the United States Mint to commemorate the 100th
Anniversary of the Modern Olympic Games.
This Atlanta XXVI Olympics Games 2 Coin Proof Set
comes with a 1995-P XXVI Olympiad Paralympics Commemorative
Proof Silver Dollar as well as a 1995-P XXVI
Olympiad Gymnastics Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar.
The 1995-P XXVI Olympiad Paralympics Commemorative
Silver Dollar is in Proof condition. The obverse of the 1995-P
XXVI Olympiad Paralympics Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof
was designed by Jim Sharpe and features a blind tethered runner and the
Paralympic mark. The reverse side of the 1995-P XXVI Olympiad
Paralympics Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof was designed by
William Krawczewicz and features an image of clasped hands symbolizing
brotherhood and team. There were 138,337 of the 1995-P
Atlanta Olympic Games Centennial Paralympics Commemorative Silver
Dollars minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint. This Atlanta
Paralympics Proof Silver Dollar is comprised of .900 Silver
(90% Silver) and .100 Copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of
26.73 grams.
The 1995-P XXVI Olympiad Gymnastics Commemorative
Silver Dollar is in Proof condition. The obverse of the 1995-P
XXVI Olympiad Gymnastics Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof
was designed by Jim Sharpe and features an image of a gymnast on the
rings. The reverse side of the 1995-P XXVI Olympiad
Gymnastics Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof was designed by
William Krawczewics and features an image of clasped hands symbolizing
brotherhood and team. There were 182,676 of the 1995-D
Atlanta Olympic Games Centennial Gymnastics Commemorative Silver Dollars
minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint. This Atlanta Gymnastics
Silver Dollar Proof is comprised of .900 Silver (90% Silver)
and .100 Copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams.
These coins are a great
value for the price! Don't miss out on this 1995
Atlanta XXVI Olympics Games 2 Coin Proof Set!
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Modern Commemorative Coins
The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so.
In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell
to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge
on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely
criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.
While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.
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