1997-S Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary Proof Silver Dollar – 90% Silver – Original U. Mint Box & COA. An outstanding United States Mint commemorative honoring one of the most important figures in American sports history-Jackie Robinson. Issued in 1997 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, this official U. Mint Proof Silver Dollar celebrates a moment that changed baseball and American history forever. Struck at the San Francisco Mint and presented in its original U. Mint velvet display case with outer box and Certificate of Authenticity. Denomination: One Dollar. Mint: San Francisco. Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper. Weight: 26.73 grams. Diameter: 38.10 mm. Silver Content: Approximately 0.77 Troy Ounce. Original Government Packaging Included. Certificate of Authenticity Included. Features Jackie Robinson in the iconic act of stealing home plate, symbolizing the determination, courage, and competitive spirit that made him a baseball legend. Features the official Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary commemorative patch design. Alfred Maletsky (Obverse). Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, and later attended UCLA, where he became one of the most accomplished multi-sport athletes in collegiate history. Robinson excelled in baseball, football, basketball, and track before serving in the United States Army during World War II. In 1947, Robinson debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African American player in modern Major League Baseball. Despite immense pressure and adversity, he won Rookie of the Year honors, helped lead the Dodgers to multiple pennants, earned six All-Star selections, won the National League MVP Award, and became a World Series Champion. His influence extended far beyond baseball, helping pave the way for future generations of athletes while becoming a lasting symbol of courage, determination, and equality. WHY COLLECTORS LOVE THIS COIN. Official United States Mint commemorative issue. Honors one of the most important figures in baseball history. Popular with Dodgers collectors and MLB fans. Strong crossover appeal among sports memorabilia, civil rights, and coin collectors. Contains nearly 3/4 ounce of silver. Original government packaging and COA included. One of the most recognizable modern U. Every April 15th, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, where players throughout the league wear Robinson’s famous number 42. His retired number remains one of the most recognizable symbols in sports and serves as a reminder of the impact he had on baseball and American culture. Whether you’re a Dodgers fan, baseball historian, silver collector, or admirer of Jackie Robinson’s legacy, this beautiful U. Mint silver dollar is a meaningful addition to any collection. Condition appears excellent overall. Coin remains housed in its protective capsule and original Mint presentation case. Please review all photos carefully for your own assessment of condition. You will receive the exact coin, box, case, and COA shown.