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1991 Mount Rushmore Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set

Item # IT035858
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1991-S Mount Rushmore Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set.

The U.S. Mint specially designed this to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Mount Rushmore National Park.

There is a 1991-S Mount Rushmore Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar as well as a 1991-S Mount Rushmore Commemorative Clad Proof Half Dollar in this 2 Coin Proof Set

There were 738,419 of the Proof Commemorative Dollars minted in 1991 at the SanFrancisco (S) mint. Marika Somogyi designed the obverse which features an image of the Mount Rushmore Memorial wreathed in laurel. The reverse was designed by Frank Gasparro and features the Heraldic Eagle Crest over a map of the United States. It is comprised of 90% silver (0.76 troy ounce) and 10% copper with a diameter of 38.10mm and has a weight of 26.73 grams. 

The Clad Proof Half Dollar is one of 753,257 minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. Marcel Jovine designed the obverse which features an image of Mount Rushmore. The reverse of the was designed by James Ferrell and features an image of the American Buffalo. It is comprised of 92% copper and 8% nickel with a diameter of 30.61mm and a has weight of 11.34 grams.

These coins are a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this 1991-S Mount Rushmore Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set!


At a glance
Year: 
1991
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Set
Denominations: 
Large Dollar ($1), Half Dollar (50C)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Edge Type: 
Reeded
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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 sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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