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 Track & Field
Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar as well as a 1995-P
XXVI Olympiad Cycling Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar.
The 1995-P XXVI Olympiad Track & Field
Commemorative Silver Dollar is in Proof condition. The
obverse of the 1995-P XXVI Olympiad Track & Field
Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof was designed by John
Mercanti and features a an image of two track and field contestants
involved in competition. The reverse side of the 1995-P XXVI
Olympiad Track & Field Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof
was designed by William Krawczewics and features an image of clasped
hands symbolizing brotherhood and team. There were 136,935 of the 1995-P
Atlanta Olympic Games Centennial Track & Field Commemorative
Silver Dollars minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint. This Atlanta
Track & Field Proof Silver Dollar is comprised of
.900 Silver (0.76 troy ounce) and .100 Copper with a diameter of 38.1mm
and a weight of 26.73 grams.
The 1995-P XXVI Olympiad Cycling Commemorative
Silver Dollar is in Proof condition. The obverse of the 1995-P
XXVI Olympiad Cycling Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof was
designed by John Mercanti and features three cyclists involved in
competition. The reverse side of the 1995-P XXVI Olympiad
Cycling Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof was designed by
Thomas D. Rogers Sr. and features an image of clasped hands symbolizing
brotherhood and team. There were 118,795 of the 1995-D
Atlanta Olympic Games Centennial Cylcing Commemorative Silver Dollars
minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint. This Atlanta Cycling
Silver Dollar Proof is comprised of .900 Silver (0.76 troy
ounce) and .100 Copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73
grams.
This 1995 Atlanta XXVI Olympics Games 2 Coin Proof
Set is encapsulated and comes in the original U.S. Mint
packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
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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