1991 Mount Rushmore Golden Anniversary Commemorative Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1991 Mount Rushmore Golden Anniversary Commemorative Dollar is a United States commemorative dollar. Authorized in 1991 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this dollar was part of a three-coin program. Surcharges supported the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society. The obverse features the Mount Rushmore National Memorial carving of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln, while the reverse displays the Great Seal of the United States with the sun's rays emanating from behind, and an outline map of the United States below with a star marking Mount Rushmore's location. Designed by John M. Mercanti/Robert Lamb and William Cousins. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The Mount Rushmore dollar captures one of America's most iconic landmarks and is popular among collectors who specialize in presidential or national monument themes.
