26.73 Gram Silver Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 (Curved | Mintage: 200,000)

Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 – the curved silver coin for discerning collectors

• Strictly limited: very low mintage of only 200,000 pieces worldwide
• Growth potential: high appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and strong demand among basketball fans
• Rarity: rare collector's coin made of genuine fine silver 999
• Mint quality: highest possible quality grade Proof (PP / Proof)
• Design: first colorized, curved US commemorative coin series on the theme of basketball
• Manufacturer: United States Mint, Philadelphia Mint
• Country of origin: USA

With the Basketball Hall of Fame 2020, the United States Mint brings one of the most unusual collector's coins of recent years into the display cases of enthusiasts. These silver coins feature a concave-convex curved shape: the obverse is slightly curved inward, while the reverse curves outward. This causes the design to stand out in relief and appear almost three-dimensional. It is precisely this construction, combined with the limitation to a very low mintage of only 200,000 pieces, that makes this piece a sought-after rarity on the international collector's market.

A design with depth – in the literal sense

The occasion for this issue is the 60th anniversary of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020. The obverse depicts three figures reaching for the ball together – a symbol of how the sport connects people of the most diverse backgrounds. The scene is framed by the inscriptions "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", and the year of issue 2020. The curved design of the reverse depicts a basketball falling through the net of the hoop, complemented by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and the face value "ONE DOLLAR". The dome-shaped reverse makes the ball appear almost tangible.

A sports design that captivates even non-collectors – and for basketball enthusiasts, a true jewel of any collection.

Proof – the finest finish

This commemorative coin is struck in the most refined quality grade, Proof. Hand-selected blanks, polished dies, and multiple strikes produce the characteristic contrast of mirror-like fields and matte, finely structured reliefs. It is precisely this Proof character that makes each piece a small work of art in silver. The coin is delivered in the original United States Mint case along with a certificate of authenticity – ideal for protected storage and passing on to the next generation of collectors.

Technical specifications at a glance

• Material: Fine silver 999
• Gross weight: 26.73 g
• Diameter: 38.10 mm
• Face value: 1 Dollar (legal tender of the USA)
• Year of issue: 2020
• Mint quality: Proof
• Manufacturer: United States Mint, Philadelphia

Classification for collectors

The Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 was issued as part of a multi-piece program that, in addition to the silver dollar, also included a half dollar in copper-nickel as well as a gold coin. Within this series, the silver dollar holds a special position: it combines the popular sports design with genuine fine silver and a manageable issue volume. Compared to classic bullion silver coins, it scores less on pure metal weight and more on design, shape, and collector value. Anyone looking for an extraordinary, strictly limited collector's coin with high appreciation potential and a distinctive appearance will make an excellent choice with this curved silver dollar.