FOR THEY ARE FOREVER RELEVENT
1995 W SPECIAL OLYMPICS S$1, MINT STATE


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Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: MODERN COMMEMORATIVES
Item Description: S$1 1995 W SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Grade: NGC MS 70
Owner: RMK-Collectibles
 
Winning Set: FOR THEY ARE FOREVER RELEVENT
Date Added: 1/17/2013
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

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The Special Olympics is the Worlds largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It was founded by Eunice Shriver. A sister of the former President John F. Kennedy.
She started in June of 1962 with a day camp for children with disabilities at her home.
IT"S TRUE: Rosemary Kennedy, Eunice's sister underwent a lobotomy in an effort to cure her mental disability. The damage she occurred in her brain as a result of this left her permanently incapacitated.
This is often credited as Eunice Shriver's inspiration and drive to begin Special Olympics.
The first International Games were held in Chicago in 1968 at Soldier Field. At those games she formally announce the formation of the Special Olympics.
Mintage: 89,301. Population: 210. Catalog #KM-266. NGC Universal ID: 28T3. Pre-issue price: $30.00. Regular Price: $32.00

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