1991 (P) Proof Korea Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$920 PR69 03-06-2011 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1991 (P) Proof Korea Dollar is a proof commemorative dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Total mintage reached 618,488. 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 #9653. 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.