1995-P $1 Special Olympics Silver Commem - Proof

Issued to honor the 1995 Special Olympics World Games, the 1995-P $1 Special Olympics Silver Commemorative Proof celebrates the spirit, courage, and achievements of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in Proof condition, this 90% silver coin features a powerful design and a deep cameo finish—highlighting the inclusive values of determination, dignity, and global unity.

Collector Insight:

The 1995-P Special Olympics Proof Silver Dollar is the first U.S. coin to honor a living woman, making it historically and culturally significant. Its message of inclusion and excellence, paired with beautiful proof quality, makes this coin a standout for collectors of humanitarian, Olympic, and modern U.S. commemorative coinage.

Highlights:

• Denomination: $1 (U.S. legal tender)
• Year: 1995
• Mintmark: P (Philadelphia Mint)
• Condition: Proof - deep cameo finish with frosted devices and mirror-like fields
• Obverse: Features a portrait of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics, recognizing her lifetime commitment to human rights and athletic empowerment. Designed by Jamie Wyeth.
• Reverse: Displays a Special Olympics medal, a rose, and a laurel branch—symbolizing victory, beauty, and peace. Designed by Thomas D. Rogers Sr.