In 1996, the United States Mint offered a silver dollar in their Young Collectors Edition Coin Sets acknowledging the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution. The collectible coin commemorates the 150 years of collecting. This coin set package is similar to the previous coin sets but differs slightly in size and in the construction of the inner coin package. The set measures six inches by six inches by 3/8 inch with it being slightly thicker. The outer sleeve is constructed of card stock printed in color, and the inner package, also of color card stock, is folded around a soft core to protect the coin. On the front of the package, Jeremiah and Christina, dressed in clothing of over a century ago, ride bicycles with large front wheels and small rear wheels in front of what is known as the "the Castle," the Smithsonian's first building. Their dog, Charlie, races along beside their bikes. The title of the package states, "The United States Mint 150th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution" near the bottom of the front of the outer package. The rear of the outer package looks upward in front of "the Castle" and contains the Certificate of Authenticity information:

The 1996 Smithsonian
150th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Philip N. Diehl, Director, United States Mint 

COIN SPECIFICATIONS

Obverse Design: Smithsonian Castle
Reverse Design: Allegorical Figure with Torch of Knowledge
            (Based on the Smithsonian's gold Langley Medal)
Obverse Designer/Engraver: Thomas D. Rogers, Sr.
Reverse Designer/Engraver: John Mercanti
Condition: Proof
Date: 1996
Mint: Philadelphia "P"
Diameter: 1.500 inches
Composition: 90% silver (0.76 troy ounce), 10% copper
Weight: 26.730 grams