United States 1 Dollar, 1996

Smithsonian 150th Anniversary

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States United States
Currency Dollar (1785 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Dollar
Year 1996
Ruler Federal republic (1776–9999)
Composition Silver (.900) (90% silver, 10% copper)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 26.73
Diameter (mm) 38.1

Description

1 Dollar from United States. Issued in 1996. Struck in Silver (.900) (90% silver, 10% copper). Measures 38.1 mm and weighs 26.73 g.

Obverse
The Smithsonian "Castle" building flanked by laurel leaves. Inscription surrounding.
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) (Out of many, one)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1996 D 31.2K € 36,00 Proof 26%
1996 P 129.2K € 32,00 Proof 88%

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