1996-P $1 Rowing Silver Commem - Proof

Struck to celebrate the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the 1996-P Olympic Rowing Silver Dollar honors one of the oldest and most grueling competitive sports: rowing. Issued as part of a multi-year, multi-sport commemorative coin program by the U.S. Mint, this Proof version was produced in Philadelphia and features a mirror-like finish with frosted design elements for collectors. Each coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of .900 fine silver and comes in its original U.S. Mint display box with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Historical Insight:

Rowing has been a staple of the Olympic Games since 1900, testing athletes' stamina and synchronicity. The 1996 Atlanta Games marked the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympics, and this coin was one of sixteen silver dollars issued to commemorate that milestone. Sales from these coins supported both the U.S. Olympic Team and youth sports programs nationwide.

Collector Note:

With one of the lowest proof mintages of the 1996 Olympic series, the 1996-P Rowing Silver Dollar is especially appealing to collectors of niche sports, Olympic memorabilia, and modern commemoratives. Its elegant design and symbolic strength make it a hidden gem among 1990s U.S. Mint issues.

Highlights:

• Denomination: $1 USD (Legal Tender)
• Year: 1996
• Mint: Philadelphia ("P" mintmark)
• Condition: Proof
• Obverse: Depicts a single sculler in mid-stroke, symbolizing endurance, balance, and the solitary discipline of the rowing event. Designed by T. James Ferrell. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "USA," and "1996."
• Reverse: Features the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games logo above the Olympic rings and laurel branches. Designed by Thomas D. Rogers Sr. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "ONE DOLLAR."
• Packaging: U.S. Mint box with Certificate of Authenticity