1996 (S) Proof Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Swimming Commemorative Half Dollar

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The 1996 (S) Proof Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Swimming Commemorative Half Dollar is a proof half dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series. The San Francisco Mint struck 114,890 proof Atlanta Olympic Swimming half dollars dated 1996. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9713.