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1991-1995 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar Uncirculated (BU)

Item # IT059762
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1991-1995 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar. The U.S. Mint specially designed this World War II Anniversary Commemorative Uncirculated Half Dollar to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the involvement of the United States in World War II.

There were 197,072 of the 1991-1995 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Uncirculated Clad Half Dollars minted in 1993 at the Philadelphia (P) mint. George Klauba designed the obverse of this World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative 1/2 Dollar which depicts the faces of three members of the armed forces superimposed over the "V" for victory symbol . The reverse of this World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar was designed by Bill J Leftwich and features a Pacific island battle scene. This 1991-1995 P World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Uncirculated Clad 1/2 Dollars are comprised of 92% copper and 8% nickel with a diameter of 30.61mm and a weight of 11.340 grams.

This 1991-1995 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Uncirculated Half Dollars is sealed in cello and comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

This coin is a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this rare 1991-1995 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Uncirculated Half Dollar!


At a glance
Year: 
1993
Mint: 
Philadelphia (P)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Half Dollar
Denomination: 
Half Dollar (50C)
Grade: 
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Composition: 
.92 (92%) Copper and .08 (8%) Nickel
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
30.60 mm
Mass: 
11.34 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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