1993 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1993 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dollar is a United States commemorative dollar. Authorized as part of a five-year program (1991-1995) commemorating the 50th anniversary of World War II, this dollar depicts the D-Day invasion at Normandy. The reverse features the SHAEF patch and Eisenhower's Order of the Day message, making this one of the most historically rich modern commemoratives. The obverse features an American soldier advancing on Normandy beach during D-Day, with servicemen in trenches and the dual dates 1991-1995, while the reverse displays the shoulder sleeve insignia of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) with Eisenhower's quote to the troops before D-Day. Designed by Thomas D. Rogers. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The WWII dollar's powerful D-Day imagery and Eisenhower quote make it one of the most emotionally resonant designs in the modern commemorative series.
