Vietnam Veterans Memorial silver dollar

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial commemorative dollar
United States
Value1 U.S. dollar
Mass26.73 g (0.859  troy oz)
Diameter38.1 mm (1.500 in)
Composition90% Ag; 10% Cu
Years of minting1994 (1994)
Mintage57,290 Uncirculated 227,671 Proof
Mint marks Philadelphia Mint
Obverse
1994 Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Silver Dollar Obverse.jpg
DesignOutstretched hand touching a name on the Wall
Designer John Mercanti
Reverse
1994 Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Silver Dollar Reverse.jpg
DesignThree medals awarded during the war
Designer Thomas D. Rogers

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1994. [1] 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. [2]

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Legislation

The United States Veterans Commemorative Coin Act of 1993 (Pub. L.   103–186) authorized the production of a commemorative silver dollar to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War and the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [3] The coin was first released on July 29, 1994, the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the memorial.

Design

The obverse of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial commemorative dollar, designed by John Mercanti, features a section of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, with an outstretched hand touching a name, and the Washington Monument and a tree in the background. The reverse, designed by Thomas D. Rogers, features three medals awarded during war. [1]

Production

The coins were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, where 57,290 uncirculated coins and 227,671 proof coins were struck. [2]

Specifications

The following specifications are given by H.R. 3616. [4]

The coin has reeded edges, and is distributed in a dark green display box.[ citation needed ]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Silver Dollar". www.usmint.gov. United States Mint . Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Historical Coin Sales Figures: 1994 Veterans Program | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Text of H.R. 3616 (103rd): United States Veterans Commemorative Coin Act of 1993 (Passed Congress version)". GovTrack.us. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson, Americans who have been prisoners of war, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Memorial, and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, and for other purposes (House Resolution 3616). November 24, 1993. H.R. 3616
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