Description

1993 US World War II 50th Anniversary – Three (3) Coin Commemorative Brilliant Uncirculated Set

The United States Mint certifies that these coins were struck in accordance with legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President on October 14, 1992, as Public Law 102-414. Produced by the United States Mint, these coins were created to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the involvement of the United States in World War II. These coins are legal tender of the United States.

Coins in this set include:

* 1993-W US Gold $5 World War II BU
Obverse: American GI with fist and rifle raised
Reverse: Laurel branches surrounding “V” and corresponding Morse code symbol

* 1993-D US World War II Silver Dollar BU
Obverse: Allied Forces storming the beaches of Normandy
Reverse: Quote by General Dwight D. Eisenhower and “flaming sword” patch

* 1993-P US World War II Clad Half Dollar BU
Obverse: Americans from the armed services
Reverse: American GI engaged in battle on a Pacific islan

Specifications

  • Gold $5
  • Weight: 8.359 grams (0.042)
  • Diameter: 21.59 mm (0.08)
  • Composition: 90% gold, 3.6% silver, balance copper
  • Mint: West Point (“W” mint mark)
  • Actual Gold Weight: 0.24 oz. AGW
  • Silver Dollar
  • Weight: 26.730 grams (0.400)
  • Diameter: 38.10 mm (0.08)
  • Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
  • Mint: Denver (“D” mint mark)
  • Actual Silver Weight: 0.77344 oz. ASW
  • Half Dollar
  • Weight: 11.340 grams (0.454)
  • Diameter: 30.61 mm (0.08)
  • Composition: 92% copper, 8% nickel
  • Mint: Philadelphia (“P” mint mark)

Included with purchase

  • Original U.S. Mint packaging
  • Certificate of Authenticity