Atlanta Centennial Olympics (Tennis) Silver Dollar
Issued in 1996
1996 Atlanta Olympics Tennis Silver Dollar Proof Reverse
1996 Atlanta Olympics Tennis Silver Dollar Proof Obverse
Coin Description
Reverse
Features the mark of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games to the left and text inscriptions to the right. The Olympic rings form the torch's bowl and its handle resembles a Greek column.
Obverse
Shows a woman playing tennis and the Olympic rings.
The Story
Women have played tennis since it was developed in the 1800s. Though part of the first modern Games in 1896, issues arose in 1924 about how to determine the amateur status of players. It was restored as a full-medal sport in 1988.
1996 Atlanta Olympics Tennis Silver Dollar Proof Reverse
1996 Atlanta Olympics Tennis Silver Dollar Proof Obverse