1995 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games - Gymnastics Commemorative Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1995 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games - Gymnastics Commemorative Dollar is a United States commemorative dollar. Part of the massive 1995-96 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games commemorative program — the largest in U.S. history with 16 different coin designs across four denominations. This dollar depicts gymnastics, one of the most watched Olympic events. Surcharges supported the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. The obverse features two gymnasts — a male performing on the rings and a female in a posed position with outstretched arms, while the reverse displays two clasped hands beneath the Olympic torch and rings, symbolizing the brotherhood and team spirit of the Olympic Games. Designed by James Sharpe/William Krawczewics. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The Atlanta Olympics program's unprecedented scope makes each design a collectible piece of Olympic numismatic history, with the gymnastics dollar among the most sought-after.
