FOR THEY ARE FOREVER RELEVENT
1997 S JACKIE ROBINSON S$1, MINT STATE


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Grade: NGC MS 70
Owner: RMK-Collectibles
 
Winning Set: FOR THEY ARE FOREVER RELEVENT
Date Added: 8/12/2013
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

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This Commemorative was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his appearance in the majors as a black player. 1919-1972, He played all 10 yrs. of his career with the Dodgers. He finished his career with a .311 batting average, and was famous as well for his base stealing. 1947 he won rookie of the yr. 1949 was most valuable player. He starred in four major sports at UCLA.
DID YOU KNOW? He was the first Major League Baseball player to appear on a US postage stamp.
Jackie Robinson's older brother Mack finished second to Jesse Owens in the 100-meter race in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
NGC UNIVERSAL ID 28UE. Catalog #KM-279. Mintage: 30,180. Population: 127. Pre-issue price; $30.00. Regular Price: $32.00.
This coin had a maximum of 200,00 across all options, making it the lowest authorized production for a modern silver commemorative coin. It was available in proof and uncirculated or in two multi coin sets.
Surcharges were paid to the Botanic Garden Foundation and the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

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