The 1983 Olympic Silver Dollar, to the specification given below, is the first such U.S. coin to commemorate a special event since the Lafayere Dollar of 1900. It is the first U.S. Olympic Silver Dollar ever struck, And the first time since 1935 that the United States has produced a dollar coin with a 900/1,000 silver content. The total weight of the new coin is 26.738.

Its fine silver content is thus 900/1,000 or 24.06g., and its diameter is 38.10 mm.

The 1983 Proof Condition (mirror finish) Silver Dollar comes in a black sealed sleeve with its own individual number. The design is by Elizabeth Jones, chief sculptor engraver of the U.S.

Mint, and every coin carries her initials on each side. The figure of the discus thrower is inspired by the work of the Greek sculptor, Myron, It is minted in San Francisco.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BELES IN GOD WE fAUST LIBERTY 1983