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The Thomas Alva Edison silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 2004. [1] It portrays American inventor Thomas Edison.
The Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act (Pub. L. 105–331 (text) (PDF)) authorized the production of a silver dollar to commemorate the life of Edison and the 125th anniversary of the invention of the light bulb. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [2]
The obverse of the coin, designed by Donna Weaver, features a portrait of Edison holding an early experimental light bulb in his laboratory. The reverse, designed by John Mercanti, features a rendering of Edison's first light bulb. [3]
The Robert F. Kennedy silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1998. It honors former United States Attorney General, U.S. Senator from New York, and assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.
The Korean War Memorial silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1991. The coin commemorated the 38th anniversary of the end of the Korean War.
The White House Bicentennial silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1992.
The American Buffalo silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 2001. The coin commemorates both the National Museum of the American Indian and the Buffalo nickel, the latter serving as the basis for the dollar's design. The coin was authorized by Pub. L. 106–375 (text)(PDF).
The Yellowstone National Park silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1999. Proceeds benefitted Yellowstone National Park and other national parks via the National Park Foundation.
Library of Congress silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 2000. The coin was part of a two-coin series authorized by Pub. L. 105–268 (text)(PDF) commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Library of Congress.
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 2009.
The Louis Braille Bicentennial silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 2009.
The Statue of Liberty commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1986, the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
The United States Constitution Bicentennial commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1987.
The Christopher Columbus Quincentenary commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1992 for the Columbus Quincentenary.
The Mount Rushmore Anniversary commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1991.
The Women's Suffrage Centennial silver dollar is a commemorative coin which was issued by the United States Mint in 2020.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1994. It was one of three coins in the 1994 Veterans Program, along with the Prisoners of War and Women in Military Service for America Memorial silver dollars.
The 1988 Olympic commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1988.
The Bill of Rights commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1993.
The World War II 50th Anniversary commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1993.
The Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1996.
The United States Capitol Visitor Center commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 2001.