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World Cup USA Commemorative 2 Coin Set 1994 Proof Silver & Half Dollars

Item # IT045895
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1994 World Cup USA Commemorative Two Coin Set, including the 1994-S World Cup USA Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar and the 1994-P World Cup USA Commemorative Proof Half Dollar, both in Gem Proof condition.  The World Cup USA Commemorative Two Coin Set was created to honor the XV FIFA World Cup playoff.  There were 609,354 Half Dollar Proof coins and 577,090 Silver Dollar Proof coins minted in 1994.

The World Cup Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar is comprised of .900 (90%) silver and .100 (10%) copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73grams.  The obverse of the 1994-S World Cup Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar was designed by Dean McMullen and features two soccer players competing for the ball.  The obverse of the 1994-P World Cup Commemorative Proof Half Dollar features a soccer player planning his next move, and was designed by Richard T. La Roche.  The reverse of both coins in the World Cup USA Commemorative Two Coin Set features the same image, the World Cup USA 1994 logo flanked by laurel branches, designed by Dean McMullen.  The 1994 World Cup Tournament was the XV FIFA World Cup, and it was the very first time that the tournament was held in the United States of America, making these coins a must have for any collector or soccer fan!
 
The World Cup USA Commemorative Two Coin Set, featuring the 1994-S World Cup USA Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar and the 1994-P World Cup USA Commemorative Proof Half Dollar comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging.  The coins are encapsulated and rest in a velvet case and Mint box, and come with the Certificate of Authenticity.  


At a glance
Year: 
1994
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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