In 1995, the United States Mint offered three different Young Collectors Edition Coin Sets with two for the Olympics to be held in Atlanta in 1996. The first of the Olympic coin sets included a clad half dollar for basketball. The coin set package - six inches by six inches by 1/4 inch - is made with an outer sleeve constructed of card stock printed in color and an inner package, also of color card stock, folded to protect the coin and provide several surfaces on which to share information about the Olympic Games and the commemorative coins. On the front of the package, Jeremiah and Christina play basketball in a packed arena of American fans. On the inside package Charlie can be seen on the sidelines. The title of the package states, "U.S. Olympic Coins of the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games" with "Young Collector's Edition Series #1" on a banner held in the crowded arena. The back of the outer package shows the Certificate of Authenticity on a scroll in front of the basketball fans: Certificate of Authenticity U.S. Olympic Coins of the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games 1995 Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar Basketball Coin This certifies that this coin is a genuine U.S. Olympic Coin of the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games struck in accordance with legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President on October 6, 1992, as Public Law 102-390. Produced by the United States Mint, this coin is legal tender of the United States. Specifications for the Clad Half Dollar Date: 1995 Mint: San Francisco Condition: Uncirculated Weight: 11.340 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Composition: 92% copper, 8% nickel Obverse Design: Basketball Players in Action Obverse Designer: Clint Hansen Reverse Design: Globe Reverse Designer: T. James Ferrell |