1991-1995 (1993) 50th Anniversary of World War II Commemorative Silver Dollars

The 1991-1995 (1993) 50th Anniversary of World War II Commemorative Silver Dollars were released by the United States Mint in 1993 to mark the 50th anniversary of the United States’ involvement in World War II.

The war itself occurred from 1939 – 1945 and involved most of the nations of the world including all of the major powers of the time. On one side were the Axis powers (led by Germany, Japan and Italy) against the opposing forces of the Allies (led by the United States of America, Great Britain and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).

This conflict is seen as one of the greatest in the history of the world and saw the largest mobilization ever. Over 100 million military personnel were utilized and estimated range between 50 and 70 million total deaths as a result of the conflict.

Silver Dollar Information

Public Law 102-414, known as the World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins Act authorized the 50th Anniversary of World War II Silver Dollars along with associated clad half dollars and $5 gold coins.

Each silver dollar obverse shows U.S. Mint Sculptor / Engraver Thomas D. Rogers’ design of an American soldier on the beach of Normandy on D-Day (June 6, 1944). Surrounding the action scene are the inscriptions of D-DAY, JUNE 6, 1944, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1991 and 1995.

On the reverse, an image of the shoulder sleeve insignia of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force is shown along with a quotation from Dwight D. Eisenhower "I HAVE FULL CONFIDENCE IN YOUR COURAGE, DEVOTION TO DUTY AND SKILL IN BATTLE. WE WIL ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN FULL VICTORY!" Included as well are the inscriptions of DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM and the mintmark. It was also designed by Thomas D. Rogers.

The Uncirculated 50th Anniversary of World War II Silver Dollars were struck at the US Mint’s facility in Denver. Proof silver dollars were struck at the US Mint’s facility in West Point.

Surcharges collected on the sale of the coins was to be distributed to both the Battle of Normandy Foundation and the American Battle Monuments Commission.

1993 50th Anniversary of World War II Silver Dollar Coin Specifications