1995 Special Olympics Silver Dollar, Proof

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Get the 1995 Special Olympics Silver Dollar Proof
The First U.S. Coin to Picture a Living Female
Only 1 Coin Available!

Minted in 1995, this 90% silver commemorative coin honored the achievements of competitors in the Special Olympics World Games.  Surcharges from the sale of the coin went to the Special Olympics World Games Organizing Committee to fund Olympic events and share the talents and dedication of athletes with the world. 

 

The front of the coin pictures Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the back pictures the Special Olympics Medal, a rose, and a quote from Shriver: “As we hope for the best in them, hope is reborn in us.”  This coin marked the first time a living female was pictured on a US Mint coin.  Some took issue with the coin crediting Shriver as the founder of the games, pointing to the role Anne Burke played…

 

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, opened “Camp Shriver” in her backyard in 1962 to provide children with intellectual disabilities a place to play. This turned into an annual event and led to the creation of similar camps across the nation.

 

Shriver then called for nationwide sports contests. She received a proposal from Anne Burke of the Chicago Park District for a citywide track meet, similar to the Olympics. Excited by the idea, Shriver asked that it be opened to athletes from around the country. Held on July 20, 1968, the event became the first Special Olympics.  One thousand athletes from the United States and Canada participated in about 200 events. 

 

The Special Olympics movement has since grown to include about 4.4 million athletes in over 170 countries. There are thousands of competitions yearly, with World Summer and Winter Games every two years. The International Olympic Committee officially recognized the Special Olympics in 1988.

 

What’s a proof coin?  Proofs are the finest coins produced by the US Mint.  The proof blanks are specially treated and hand-polished and cleaned so the images are struck perfectly.  They’re also struck at least twice, which results in a frosted and highly-detailed design and mirror-like background.  You’ll want to see this coin in-person to appreciate all the fine details.  It’ll make a great addition to your coin or sports collection – order now.

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Get the 1995 Special Olympics Silver Dollar Proof
The First U.S. Coin to Picture a Living Female
Only 1 Coin Available!

Minted in 1995, this 90% silver commemorative coin honored the achievements of competitors in the Special Olympics World Games.  Surcharges from the sale of the coin went to the Special Olympics World Games Organizing Committee to fund Olympic events and share the talents and dedication of athletes with the world. 

 

The front of the coin pictures Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the back pictures the Special Olympics Medal, a rose, and a quote from Shriver: “As we hope for the best in them, hope is reborn in us.”  This coin marked the first time a living female was pictured on a US Mint coin.  Some took issue with the coin crediting Shriver as the founder of the games, pointing to the role Anne Burke played…

 

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, opened “Camp Shriver” in her backyard in 1962 to provide children with intellectual disabilities a place to play. This turned into an annual event and led to the creation of similar camps across the nation.

 

Shriver then called for nationwide sports contests. She received a proposal from Anne Burke of the Chicago Park District for a citywide track meet, similar to the Olympics. Excited by the idea, Shriver asked that it be opened to athletes from around the country. Held on July 20, 1968, the event became the first Special Olympics.  One thousand athletes from the United States and Canada participated in about 200 events. 

 

The Special Olympics movement has since grown to include about 4.4 million athletes in over 170 countries. There are thousands of competitions yearly, with World Summer and Winter Games every two years. The International Olympic Committee officially recognized the Special Olympics in 1988.

 

What’s a proof coin?  Proofs are the finest coins produced by the US Mint.  The proof blanks are specially treated and hand-polished and cleaned so the images are struck perfectly.  They’re also struck at least twice, which results in a frosted and highly-detailed design and mirror-like background.  You’ll want to see this coin in-person to appreciate all the fine details.  It’ll make a great addition to your coin or sports collection – order now.