1997 National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Commemorative Dollar

About This Coin

The 1997 National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Commemorative Dollar is a United States dollar from the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series — 14th of 42 years in the series. In 1997, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 139,003. This ranks 22nd of 86 years by total mintage, below the series median of 226,572. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, authorized by Congress to honor significant American events, people, and institutions and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $950 in PR70 grade at eBay. Designed by Alfred Maletsky.