1993 WW II 50th Anniversary Half Dollar

The U.S. Commemorative program the 1991-1995 World War II Half Dollar is tad confusing as it was minted in 1993 but the date of issue appears nowhere on the coin. The date range of 1991-1995 is actually a 50 year anniversary of World War II from 1941-1945 and not the year or years of mintage. Additionally, it was one of three coins issued, which also included a silver dollar and $5 gold coin.

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1993 WW II 50th Anniversary Half Dollar Design
Source: typesets.wikidot.com

The obverse was designed by George Klauba and features the faces of three United States service personnel superimposed upon the "V" for Victory symbol as well as a WWII Bomber flying above with five stars. To the right of the design is the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST”. On the outer periphery is the word “LIBERTY” and date “1991-1995”. Located on the collar of the soldier are the designer's initials “GK”.

The reverse was designed by Bill J. Leftwich and features a Pacific island battle scene. On the outer periphery are the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “HALF DOLLAR”, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. In the lower right of the design are the mint mark “P” for Philadelphia and the designer's initials “BL” and engraver's initials “TJF”.

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1991-1995 World War II Half Dollar (1993)
Source: moderncommemoratives.com

Coin Specifications
Weight: 11.3400 g
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 2,000,000

1991-1995 (1993-P) Uncirculated World War II Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $8.00
Regular Price: $9.00
Final Mintage: 197,072

1991-1995 (1993-P) Proof World War II Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.00
Regular Price: $10.00
Final Mintage: 317,396

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Modern United States commemorative coins
Source: en.wikipedia.org

Coin 50¢ - KM# 243
Feature World War II 50th Anniversary
Obverse Three soldiers and a V for victory.
Reverse Battle scene.
Volume
2,000,000 (authorized)
317,396 P (proof)
197,072 P (uncirculated)

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1993 (dated 1991-1995) WW II 50th Anniversary Half Dollar
Source: typesets.wikidot.com

Quick Coinage Facts
Years Minted: 1993
Mints: Philadelphia
Composition: 0.9167 copper, 0.0833 nickel
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Weight: 11.34 grams
Total Mintage: 197,072 (business), 317,396 (proof)
Edge: reeded
Authority: Public Law 102-414

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½ Dollar Anniversary of WW2
Source: en.numista.com

Non circulating issue
KM# 243
Features
Country United States
Year 1993
Value Half Dollar = 50 Cents (0.5 USD)
Metal Copper-nickel clad Copper
Weight 11.34 g
Diameter 30.61 mm
Engravers George Klauba (obverse)
William J. Leftwich (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Reeded

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