1 Dollar Special Olympics World Games
1995 year| Silver (.900) | 26.73 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#38467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
A rose, a Special Olympics medal, and a quote from Eunice Shriver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA · E PLURIBUS UNUM
"AS WE HOPE
FOR THE BEST IN
THEM, HOPE IS
REBORN IN US."
EUNICE
KENNEDY
SHRIVER,
FOUNDER
TDR
ONE DOLLAR
Engraver: Thomas D. Rogers
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1995 Special Olympics World Games Silver Dollar was issued to honor the competitions created for people with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics are focused on developing self confidence, social skills, and a sense of accomplishment for the participants. In 1995, the Special Olympic Games were held in Connecticut.Eunice Kennedy Shriver was the first living female depicted on US coinage. On the coin, she is credited as the founder of the Special Olympic Games, although some credit Anne Burke and consider the coin inaccurate.
The 1995 Special Olympics Silver Dollar was issued in both proof and uncirculated versions. The proof coins were minted at Philadelphia and the uncirculated coins were minted at West Point. The maximum authorized mintage across both versions was 800,000. The coins were sold individually, or as a 2 Coin Set, which included the proof silver dollar and a 1995-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar. A single corporate benefactor reportedly purchased 250,000 coins to save the program from financial loss and embarassment. These coins were later given to Special Olympics athletes in 1998.
1995-W Uncirculated Special Olympics World Games Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $30.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 89,301
1995-P Proof Special Olympics World Games Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price:$33.00
Regular Price: $37.00
Final Mintage: 351,764
Interesting fact
The 1995 Special Olympics World Games $1 coin is unique in that it features a reverse design that is not found on any other U.S. coin. The design, created by sculptor-engraver T. James Ferrell, depicts a stylized image of a person with a disability, surrounded by the words "Special Olympics" and "World Games." This coin was produced to commemorate the 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games, which were held in New Haven, Connecticut.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 P | 351764 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 W | 89301 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Special Olympics World Games) 1995 coin.
