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1996-S Atlanta Olympic Games Centennial Swimming Clad Proof Half Dollar

Item # IT035438
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1996-S Swimming Atlanta XXVI Olympic Games Centennial Commemorative Clad Half Dollar Proof. This XXVI Olympiad Swimming Commemorative Clad Half Dollar was minted in 1996 and is in Proof condition. This 1996-S XXVI Olympiad Swimming Clad Half Dollar Proof was struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Modern Olympic Games. There were 114,315 1996-S Atlanta Olympic Games Centennial Swimming Commemorative Clad Proof Half Dollars minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. This Atlanta Swimming Proof Half Dollar is comprised of 92% copper and 8% nickel with a diameter of 30.61 and a weight of 11.34 grams. The obverse of the 1996-S XXVI Olympiad Swimming Commemorative Clad Proof Half Dollar was designed by William Krawczewics and features an image of Olympic swimmer. The reverse side of the 1996-S XXVI Olympiad Swimming Commemorative Clad Proof Half Dollar was designed by T. James Ferrell and features the Atlanta Olympic Games logo. This 1996-S XXVI Olympic Games Swimming Proof Half Dollar is encapsulated and comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

This coin is a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this 1996-S XXVI Olympiad Swimming Commemorative Clad half Dollar Proof.


At a glance
Year: 
1996
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Denomination: 
Half Dollar (50C)
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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.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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