© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary
1996 year| Silver (.900) (90% silver, 10% copper) | 26.73 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (90% silver, 10% copper) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#35618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Female figure in chiton or toga holding torch and scroll while sitting astride the globe (image based on the Smithsonian's Langley Gold Medal)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FOR THE
INCREASE
AND
DIFFUSION
OF
KNOWLEDGE
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DOLLAR
JM
Translation: Out of many, one
Designer: John M. Mercanti
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Reverse image based on the Smithsonian's Langley Gold Medal.Modern Commemoratives
United States Mint Commemorative Coins
1996 Smithsonian Silver Dollar
1996 Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Silver Dollar
The 1996 Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Silver Dollar was issued to commemorate the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution by Congress on August 10, 1846. As a point of interest to collectors, at the time of issue the Smithsonian held the National Numismatic Collection, which contains over one million items.
The 1996 Smithsonian Silver Dollar was offered in proof and uncirculated versions. The proof coins were minted in Philadelphia and the uncirculated coins were minted in Denver. Despite a high level of appreciation for the coin by collectors, sales were lack luster after recent years of commemorative coin over saturation. The US Mint offered the coins individually, within two-coin or four-coin sets, and as a Young Collectors Set containing the proof silver dollar. Initially coins were priced at a pre-issue discount, after which regular pricing went into effect. The extremely low mintage of the uncirculated version of the coin resulted in higher prices on the secondary market.
1996-D Uncirculated Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $30.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 31,320
1996-P Proof Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price:$33.00
Regular Price: $37.00
Final Mintage: 129,152
Interesting fact
The Smithsonian 150th Anniversary coin features a unique design that showcases the institution's rich history and contributions to the fields of science, art, and culture. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian Institution, while the reverse features an image of the Smithsonian's iconic Castle building, surrounded by various symbols and objects that represent the institution's diverse collections and research areas. This coin is a rare and collectible item that serves as a tribute to the Smithsonian Institution's 150 years of dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and the promotion of public understanding.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 D | 31230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 P | 129152 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Smithsonian 150th Anniversary) 1996 coin.
