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  • 1 Dollar 1995, KM# 259, United States of America (USA), Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, Paralympics Blind Runner
  • 1 Dollar 1995, KM# 259, United States of America (USA), Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, Paralympics Blind Runner
Description

The 1995 Paralympics Silver Dollar was issued together with eight other silver dollars and eight other gold and clad coins to commemorate the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. This silver dollar features a blind runner and is sometimes referred to as the 1995 Blind Runner Silver Dollar.

The 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, United States were held from August 16 to 25. It was the first Paralympic Games where International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability athletes were given full medal status.

Obverse

Depicts a blind runner tethered to his seeing companion during a race. The Paralympic logo appears along with the Braille inscription for "Spirit".

Blind sprinters run side-by-side in a double lane and are bound together by a tether, with the guide helping direct the athlete down the track and letting them know when they hit the finish line.

Design: James C. Sharpe
Modelling: Thomas D. Rogers Sr.

TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT PARALYMPICS
USA
GUIDE
USA
300
IN GOD
WE
TRUST
1995 LIBERTY JCS TOR

Reverse

Depicts two hands clasped beneath the emblem of the 1996 Summer Olympics. This is intended to represent the brotherhood and team spirit of the Olympic Games.

The emblem: The base of the torch mark logo, made of the five rings and the number 100, resembles a classical Greek column and recognizes the centennial of the Games. The torch mark's flames gradually evolve into a perfect star symbolizing each athlete's pursuit of excellence. The gold colour in this logo represents gold medals. The green represents laurel branches worn by winners in ancient times, as well as Atlanta's reputation as the City of Trees.

Design: William Krawczewicz
Modelling: T. James Ferrell

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E
Pluribus
Unum
Atlanta
P
WJK ONE DOLLAR TJF

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.900
Weight 26.73 g
Diameter 38.1 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mints
Denver Mint (D)
Philadelphia Mint (P)

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