World war 2 50th anniversary coins
1993 US World War II 50th Anniversary 3-Coin Commemorative BU Set
About 1993 US World War II 50th Anniversary 3-Coin Commemorative BU Set
1993 US World War II 50th Anniversary – Three (3) Coin Commemorative Brilliant Uncirculated Set
The United States Mint certifies that these coins were struck in accordance with legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President on October 14, 1992, as Public Law 102-414. Produced by the United States Mint, these coins were created to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the involvement of the United States in World War II. These coins are legal tender of the United States.
Coins in this set include:
* 1993-W US Gold $5 World War II BU
Obverse: American GI with fist and rifle raised
Reverse: Laurel branches surrounding “V” and corresponding Morse code symbol
* 1993-D US World War II Silver Dollar BU
Obverse: Allied Forces storming the beaches of Normandy
Reverse: Quote by General Dwight D. Eisenhower and “flaming sword” patch
* 1993-P US World War II Clad Half Dollar BU
Obverse: Americans from the armed services
Reverse: American GI engaged in battle on a Pacific islan
Specifications
World War II - D-day 50th Anniversary Silver Dollar
World War II - D-day 50th Anniversary Silver Dollar
On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. Masterminded by General DwightD. Eisenhower, the coordinated attack known as
Operation Overlord
used more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 aircraft, and 150,000 men from 12 countries. The Allied Forces had suffered nearly 10,000 casualties with more than 4,000 dead. Yet, with precise planning and preparation and due to the valor and sacrifice of the men, the beaches were secured and the Allied Forces began their march across Europe to victory.
As a tribute to the "Greatest Generation" and all the brave men and women who served in World War II, the U.S. Mint issued special commemorative silver dollars bearing thedual dates 1991-1995 to honor the 50th Anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War II. These 90% pure silver coins, featuring a U.S. soldier coming ashore during the D-Day invasion of Normandy on theobverse, have become highly coveted among collectors for the magnificent imagery and historical subject ma
½ Dollar 50th Anniversary of World War II
Commemorative issue
50th Anniversary of WWII
Obverse
A soldier, sailor, and airman facing left, looking upwards. A B-17 bomber above, facing left, “V” in the background. Inscription of legend surrounding.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
*****
IN GOD
WE TRUST
LIBERTY 1991-1995
Engraver:
Thomas James Ferrell
Designer:
George Klauba
Reverse
Soldier prone on beach, facing right, holding rifle. Above, plane facing right. To the left, three boats in the background, facing right, in the water. To the right, foliage. Inscription of legend and denomination surrounding.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
Translation:
Out of many, one
Engraver:
Thomas James Ferrell
Designer:
Bill J. Leftwich
Edge
Reeded
Mint
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1991-1995 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set
Modern Commemorative Coins
The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.
While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sent