1991 (D) Korean War Memorial Commemorative Dollar

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$530 MS70 05-31-2011 eBay

Description

The 1991 (D) Korean War Memorial Commemorative Dollar is a commemorative dollar struck at the Denver Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 213,049 examples. Authorized to honor the 38th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, this dollar was issued to raise funds for the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The obverse features a soldier advancing up a hill, with naval ships in the foreground and two F-86 Sabre jets flying overhead, representing all branches of service, while the reverse displays a map of the Korean peninsula divided at the 38th parallel, with the Taegeuk symbol over South Korea and a bald eagle's head. Designed by John M. Mercanti/T. James Ferrell. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9652. The Korean War dollar's powerful multi-service obverse design captures the combined-arms nature of the conflict, making it a meaningful tribute to Korean War veterans.