In 2020, the United States Mint released a special commemorative series of gold and silver coins honoring the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. These coins featured unique concave and domed shapes, along with designs that tied the collection together. One popular option from the series was the colorized silver proof, which added subtle color details to the artwork. Right now, 2020-P $1 Colorized Proof Basketball HOF Silver Coins are available from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with protective flips!
• Honors the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame!
• Original mintage of only 75,000 coins!
• Contains .8594 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of $1 (USD) is backed by the US government.
• On the obverse are players engaged in a game of basketball.
• The reverse features a basketball dropping through the rim.
• Obverse is concave, the reverse is domed.
• P mint mark from the Philadelphia Mint.

All 2020-P $1 Colorized Proof Basketball HOF Silver Coins offered here come with protective flips. The coins feature a concave obverse and a domed reverse, giving the designs a sense of depth. Selective colorization appears on the reverse to highlight certain features of the image.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2020-P Colorized Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Coin depicts multiple players gathered beneath the basket during live play. The design shows the moment just before a rebound, with players watching the ball as it drops toward the rim. A net pattern fills the background, and the concave shape helps add visual depth to the scene.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2020-P $1 Colorized Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Coin, a basketball is shown falling through the rim. This side includes selective colorization, with the rim colored in red-orange and the net shown in white. The domed surface adds dimension and makes the image stand out.

History

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was invented in 1891. The Hall of Fame honors individuals who helped shape the sport, including athletes, coaches, referees, and contributors from all levels of the game. Its recognizable building includes a large metallic sphere that has become a local landmark. Inside, guests can explore interactive exhibits, view historical memorabilia, and follow the evolution of basketball from its earliest days to its worldwide popularity. This commemorative release marks the 60th anniversary of the Hall of Fame, which was named after Dr. James Naismith, the creator of basketball and the author of its original rules.

Ordering

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