1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games - Paralympic Commemorative Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games - Paralympic Commemorative Dollar is a United States cent from the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series — 13th of 42 years in the series. In 1996, coins were struck at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 99,605. This ranks 14th of 86 years by total mintage, below the series median of 226,572. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, authorized by Congress to honor significant American events, people, and institutions and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $4.5K in PR70DCAM grade at eBay. Designed by James Sharpe/Thomas D. Rogers.
