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| Value | 1 U.S. Dollar |
|---|---|
| Mass | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | 90% Ag 10% Cu |
| Years of minting | 1991 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | USO pennant and the words "50th Anniversary" |
| Designer | Robert Lamb |
| Design date | 1991 |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Eagle on top of a globe |
| Designer | John Mercanti |
| Design date | 1991 |
The USO 50th Anniversary silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1991. [1]
Coins of the United States dollar were first minted in 1792. New coins have been produced annually and they make up a valuable aspect of the United States currency system. Today, circulating coins exist in denominations of 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00. Also minted are bullion and commemorative coins. All of these are produced by the United States Mint. The coins are then sold to Federal Reserve Banks which in turn are responsible for putting coins into circulation and withdrawing them as demanded by the country's economy.
The Eisenhower Commemorative silver dollar is a United States commemorative coin minted in 1990 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of General/President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This coin is not to be confused with the Eisenhower dollar or the Eisenhower Presidential dollar which were regular issue American coins.
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 Prisoners of War 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 Vietnam War Memorial and Women in Military Service for America Memorial silver dollars.
The Women in Military Service for America Memorial silver dollar is a commemorative dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1994. It was one of three coins in the 1994 Veterans Program, along with the Vietnam War Memorial and Prisoners of War silver dollar.
The Black Revolutionary War Patriots silver dollar is a commemorative dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1998.
The White House Bicentennial silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1992.
The Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1994.
The Special Olympics World Games silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1995.
The National Community Service silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1996.
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 Lewis & Clark Bicentennial silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 2004. The coin portrays American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the leaders of the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition.
The Thomas Alva Edison silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 2004. It portrays American inventor Thomas Edison.
The Dolley Madison silver dollar is a commemorative silver dollar issued by the United States Mint in 1999. The obverse depicts Dolley Madison, and the reverse shows the Madison family house Montpelier. Some proceeds benefited the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The coin was authorized by Public Law 104-329.
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.
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 2009.
The Benjamin Franklin silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 2006.
The US Capitol Bicentennial silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1994.
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