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United States Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games - Paralympics - 1995

Production Process: Proof   Coin Type: Commemorative   Denomination: Silver Dollar   Authorized Mintage Maximum: 750,000   Production Facility: Philadelphia   Public Law Number: 102   Congressional Number: 390   Approval Date: 10/06/1992  
Image of a runner in the Paralympics and inscriptions.
Obverse: Download
Obverse Description:
Released in 1995, the U.S. Olympic Paralympic Silver Dollar features a design of a Blind tethered runner, the Paralympic mark, and the word "spirit" which appears in Braille. The coin is inscribed: Triumph of the Human Spirit, Paralympics, In God We Trust, 1995, and Liberty.
Obverse Designer:
Jim Sharpe

Obverse Designer 2:
N/A

Image of clasped hands, Olympic logo, and inscriptions.
Reverse: Download
Reverse Description:
The reverse of the U.S. Olympic Paralympics 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. The coin is inscribed: United States of America, E Pluribus Unum, Atlanta, and One Dollar.
Reverse Designer:
William Krawczewicz

Reverse Designer 2:
N/A

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