1995-D $1 Paralympic

Weight

26.73 g

Diameter

38.1 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Struck

Front design

Two female Olympians running a marathon. One of them is blind and tethered by her companion.

Back design

Two clasped hands with an Olympics torch logo above them.

Year of Minting

1995

Ruler

NA

Mint location

Denver

Mint mark

D

Orientation

Coin alignment

Inscriptions

TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT | PARALYMPICS | IN GOD WE TRUST | 1995 | LIBERTY | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | E PLURIBUS UNUM | ATLANTA | ONE DOLLAR

Context

: The Uncirculated 1995-D Paralympic Commemorative Silver Dollar was issued to celebrate the 1996 Olympic Games that took place in Atlanta, Georgia. Most coins that were issued directly by the U.S. Mint graded between MS68 - MS69 condition. With far fewer grading MS70 but yet there are hundreds available in perfect condition so they are available with proper searching. Obverse: The obverse features two female Olympians running a marathon. One of them is blind and tethered by her companion. The obverse has the inscriptions, Triumph of the Human Spirit, Paralympics, In God We Trust, 1995 and Liberty. Reverse: The reverse features two clasped hands with an Olympics torch logo above them. The reverse has the inscriptions, United States of America, E pluribus Unum, Atlanta, and One Dollar. Pre-Issue Price: $27.95 Regular Issue Price: $31.95 Public Law: 102-390

Rarity

Rare

Coin type

Modern Silver and Clad Commemoratives (1982 to Date)

In circulation

NA

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

0