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1998-S Robert F. Kennedy Commemorative 2 Coin Set Uncirculated (BU) & Proof Silver Dollars

Item # IT045889
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1998-S Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Commemorative Two Coin Silver Dollar Set, with Proof and BU Silver Dollars.  The Robert F. Kennedy Commemorative Two Coin Set was minted in 1998.  The Robert F. Kennedy Proof Silver Dollar is in Gem Proof condition, and the Robert F. Kennedy Uncirculated Silver Dollar is in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition.  The 1998-S Robert F. Kennedy Proof Silver Dollar and the 1998-S Robert F. Kennedy Uncirculated Silver Dollar were both produced at the San Francisco (S) Mint, with mintages of 99,020 and 106,442 respectively.  

Both Silver Dollars in the Robert F. Kennedy Commemorative Two Coin Set are comprised of .900 (90%) silver and .100 (10%) copper, with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams.  The coins were produced to commemorate the life and work of Robert F. Kennedy.  The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Robert F. Kennedy and was designed by Thomas D. Rogers.  The reverse, designed by Jim Peed, features and eagle clutching the traditional olive branch and arrows alongside a variation on the Great Seal of the United States.  

The Robert F. Kennedy Commemorative Two Coin Set, featuring both a Gem Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated 1998-S Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Commemorative Silver Dollar, comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging, with both coins encapsulated in a velvet case, complete with Certificate of Authenticity.  


At a glance
Year: 
1998
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Mixed
Composition: 
.9 (90%) Silver and 0.1 (10%) Copper. Over all composition is 90% Silver
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
38.10 mm
Mass: 
26.73 grams (each)
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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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