Acknowledging the important contributions of women in the armed forces of the United States, the US Mint issued the 1994 Women In Military Service Memorial Commemorative Silver Dollar. The Women in Military Service for America Memorial is a 4.2 acre ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. It is the only major national […]
1996 National Community Service Commemorative Silver Dollar
The 1996 National Community Service Commemorative Silver Dollar was issued by the United States Mint to celebrate the students who volunteer to perform community service. Unfortunately, the coins were released at a time when the number of commemorative coins issued by the Mint was at an all-time high which drastically affected interest in the strikes. […]
1996 Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar
The 1996 Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar was issued by the United States Mint to celebrate 150 years since the creation of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Legislation authorized the Smithsonian in 1846, some eleven years after the will of James Smithson directed the balance of his estate to be given to the […]
2000 Library of Congress Bicentennial Silver Dollar
The 2000 Library of Congress Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Dollars were released by the United States Mint on April 24, 2000 and were available for sale until December 31, 2000. These commemorative silver coins were issued to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Library of Congress along with a special ten-dollar gold and platinum bimetallic coin. […]
2011 Army Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins
Collector proof and uncirculated versions of the 2011 Army Silver Dollar Commemorative Coin were released by the US Mint on January 31, 2011, as part of a series of coins "emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the US Army, and its role in American society from the Colonial period to today." These are […]
2011 Medal of Honor Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins
The 2011 Medal of Honor Silver Dollar Commemorative coin was authorized by the U.S. Congress with the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 (Public Law No: 111-91). Along with $5 gold coins also authorized by the Act, the United States Mint was allowed to strike up to 500,000 of the silver dollars. The […]
2010 Disabled American Veterans Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins
Issued as the first of two different commemoratives by the United States Mint in 2010 was the Disabled American Veterans Silver Dollar Commemorative Coin. These silver coins honor disabled veterans of the American Armed Forces. The silver dollar coins were authorized by the American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-277) which […]
2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins
Extremely popular 2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins were released by the United States Mint as the second commemorative of 2010, following the Disabled American Veterans Silver Dollar issue. Each centennial commemorative coin pays tribute to the Boy Scouts of America and the one hundred years of service it has given. Authorized by the […]
2009 Louis Braille Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins
Issued as a second bicentennial coin from the United States Mint was the 2009 Louis Braille Silver Dollar Commemorative. These silver coins were available in two different finishes, but in four different U.S. Mint product options — an individual proof silver dollar, an individual uncirculated silver dollar, an individual uncirculated silver dollar in an easy-open […]
2009 Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins
One of the most popular modern commemorative silver coins issued by the United States Mint is the 2009 Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar Commemorative. Available in both proof and uncirculated condition, the individual commemorative coins sold out in a tad over six weeks. A special Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set which included a proof Lincoln Silver […]
