Centennial Olympics Track and Field Silver Dollar
2019-08-28 Wed
The United States of America had issued this commemorative silver dollar with the theme of Track and Field in the year 1995. Track and Field is a sport which includes participants, this sport includes skills like running, jumping, and throwing. Track and field events take place in the stadium; it takes place either on the running track to the field inside the running track.This silver dollar was issued in the year 1995 to support the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee. The obverse of this coin depicts men's track event, showing two men racing to the finish line below the Olympic rings. The reverse of this coin depicts silhouette outlined design of the Olympic logo and clasped hands, to symbolize the brotherhood and team spirit of the Olympic Games.
Image Courtesy: usmint.gov
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