1992 Olympic Silver Dollar
1992 Olympic Silver Dollar - United States Mint Image
The 1992 Olympic Silver Dollar was issued for the XXV Olympic Games. The summer games were held in Barcelona, Spain and the winter games were held in Albertville and Savoie, France. Funds raised from the clad, silver, and gold commemorative coins issued were used to help train American athletes.
The 1992 Olympic Silver Dollar Commemorative coin features a baseball player throwing a pitch. Although it is very similar to an image of Nolan Ryan which appeared on a Fleer baseball card. The designer of the coin John R. Deecken denied that there was any connection. The reverse of the coin designed by Marcel Jovine features an arrangement which includes the Olympic rings, a shield, and olive branches.
The obverse inscriptions read "Liberty", "In God We Trust", "USA" with the Olympic rings, and the date "1992". The reverse inscriptions read "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum" on a scroll, the denomination "One Dollar", and "USA" within Olympic rings. Notably the coin features edge lettering. "XXV Olympiad" is written four times around the edge against a reeded background. This is the first time edge lettering had been used since 1933.
The 1992 Olympics Silver Dollar was released in both uncirculated and proof versions, produced at the Denver and San Francisco Mints respectively. The coins were available in 2 coin proof or uncirculated sets, 3 coin proof or uncirculated sets, or a complete 6 coin set which included all 1992 Olympic Commemorative coin issues. A pre-issued discount price was available before regular pricing went into effect.
Coin Specifications
Designer: John R. Deecken (obverse), Marcel Jovine (reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 4,000,000
1992-D Uncirculated Olympic Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $24.00
Regular Price: $29.00
Final Mintage: 187,552
1992-S Proof Olympic Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $28.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 504,505
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