1996 Atlanta Olympic Games - Series 4 - Soccer |
| In 1996, the last of the coin sets for the Young Collectors Olympic Games Series commemorates the Atlanta Centennial Games with the sport of soccer on a clad half dollar. The United States Mint provided four of these coin sets, two in 1995 and two in 1996. 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 in the white USA Olympics jerseys play soccer with a bespectacled opponent in a yellow shirt. The title of the package states, "Young Collector's Edition Series #4" at the top with "U.S. Olympic Coins of the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games" near the bottom. On the back, Charlie, their dog, runs in front of the Certificate of Authenticity banner. Certificate of Authenticity U.S. Olympic Coins of the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games 1996 Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar Soccer 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: 1996 Mint: San Francisco Condition: Uncirculated Weight: 11.340 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Composition: 92% copper, 8% nickel Obverse Design: Soccer Obverse Designer: Clint Hansen Reverse Design: Atlanta Logo Reverse Designer: Malcolm Farley |
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