List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1990s) explained

1990

Non-circulating coins

1991

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
50¢Mount Rushmore Anniversary half dollar[2] Mount RushmoreCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

2,500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

172,754 D

Proof:

753,257 S

1991
$1Mount Rushmore Anniversary dollar[3] Mount RushmoreGreat Seal of the United States and United States mapAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

2,500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

133,139 P

Proof:

738,419 S

1991
$5Mount Rushmore Anniversary half eagle[4] Eagle flying over Mount RushmoreThe words "Mount Rushmore National Memorial"Au 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

31,959 W

Proof:

111,991 W

1991
$1Korean War Memorial dollar[5] SoldierMap of Korea and a bald eagleAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

213,049 D

Proof:

618,488 P

1991
$1USO 50th Anniversary dollar[6] USO pennant and the words "50th Anniversary"Eagle on top of a globeAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

124,958 D

Proof:

321,275 S

1991

1992

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
50¢1992 Summer Olympics half dollar[7] Gymnast"Citius, Altius, Fortius," the Olympic torch and a branchCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

6,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

161,607 P

Proof:

519,645 S

1992
$11992 Summer Olympics dollar[8] PitcherOlympic rings, two olive branches, shield, and "USA"Ag 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

4,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

187,552 D

Proof:

504,505 S

1992
$51992 Summer Olympics half eagle[9] Sprinter Olympic rings and the Great Seal of the United StatesAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

27,732 W

Proof:

77,313 W

1992
$1White House Bicentennial dollar[10] The White HouseBust of James HobanAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

123,803 D

Proof:

375,851 W

1992
50¢Christopher Columbus Quincentenary half dollar[11] Christopher Columbus landing on the New WorldChristopher Columbus and the Niña, Pinta, and Santa MaríaCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

135,702 D

Proof:

390,154 S

1992 – 1993
$1Christopher Columbus Quincentenarydollar[12] Christopher Columbus, a globe, and shipsHalf of a ship and half of the U.S. Space Shuttle DiscoveryAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

4,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

106,949 D

Proof:

385,241 P

1992 – 1993
$5Christopher Columbus Quincentenary half eagle[13] Christopher Columbus facing a map of the AmericasCoat of arms of Christopher ColumbusAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

24,329 W

Proof:

79,730 W

1992 – 1993

1993

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
50¢Bill of Rights half dollar[14] James Madison and Montpelier.The Statue of Liberty's torchAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

193,346 W

Proof:

586,315 S

1993
$1Bill of Rights dollar[15] James Madison MontpelierAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

900,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

98,383 D

Proof:

534,001 S

1993
$5Bill of Rights half eagle[16] James MadisonMadison quote, an eagle, torch, and laurel branchAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

300,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

22,266 W

Proof:

78,561 W

1993
50¢World War II 50th Anniversary half dollar[17] (dated 1991–1995)Three soldiers and a V for victoryBattle sceneCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

2,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

197,072 P

Proof:

317,396 P

1993
$1World War II 50th Anniversary dollar[18] (dated 1991–1995)U.S. soldier on NormandyShoulder sleeve insignia of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force with Eisenhower quoteAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

94,708 D

Proof:

342,041 W

1993
$5World War II 50th Anniversary half eagle[19] (dated 1991–1995)U.S. soldierA V for victory, a quote by James Madison, an eagle, torch, and laurel branchAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

300,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

23,089 W

Proof:

65,461 W

1993

1994

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
50¢1994 World Cup half dollar[20] Soccer Player1994 World Cup LogoCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

5,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

168,208 D

Proof:

609,354 P

1994
$11994 World Cup dollar[21] Competing Soccer Players1994 World Cup LogoAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

5,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

81,698 D

Proof:

576,978 S

1994
$51994 World Cup half eagle[22] World Cup Trophy1994 World Cup logoAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

750,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

22,464 W

Proof:

89,619 W

1994
$1Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary dollar[23] (dated 1993)Thomas JeffersonMonticelloAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

600,000[24] (max)

Uncirculated:

266,927 P

Proof:

332,891 S

1994
$1Vietnam War Memorial dollar[25] Outstretched hand touching a name on the Vietnam Veterans MemorialThree medals awarded during the Vietnam WarAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

57,317 W

Proof:

226,262 P

1994
$1Prisoners of War dollar[26] A chained eagle breaks free through a ring to represent "Freedom"Proposed design for the National Prisoner of War MuseumAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

54,790 W

Proof:

220,100 P

1994
$1Women in Military Service for America Memorial dollar[27] Servicewomen representing the five branches of the United States militaryApproved design of the Women In Military Service for America MemorialAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

53,054 W

Proof:

213,201 P

1994
$1U.S. Capitol Bicentennial dollar[28] View of the Capitol domeAn eagle, a shield, and American flagsAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

68,352 D

Proof:

279,416 S

1994

1995

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
50¢Civil War Battlefield half dollar[29] Civil War drummer boyBattlefield scene; inscription “Enriching Our Future By Preserving Our Past”Cu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

2,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

119,520 S

Proof:

330,099 S

1995
$1Civil War Battlefield dollar[30] Infantryman raising a canteen to the lips of a wounded foeQuotation from Joshua Chamberlain: "In great deeds something abides. On great fields something stays. Forms change and pass, bodies disappear, but spirits linger to consecrate ground for the visionplace of souls."Ag 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

45,866 P

Proof:

330,002 S

1995
$5Civil War Battlefield half eagle[31] Civil War bugler on horsebackBald eagleAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

300,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

12,735 W

Proof:

55,246 W

1995
50¢Centennial Olympics half dollar (Basketball)[32] Men's basketballThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark superimposed over a globeCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

2,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

171,001 S

Proof:

169,655 S

1995
50¢Centennial Olympics half dollar (Baseball)[33] Men's baseballThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark superimposed over a globeCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

2,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

164,605 S

Proof:

118,087 S

1995
$1Centennial Olympics dollar (Paralympic Running)[34] Blind tethered runner and the Paralympic markClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spiritAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

750,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

28,649 D

Proof:

138,337 P

1995
$1Centennial Olympics dollar (Gymnastics)[35] Men's gymnasticsClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spiritAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

750,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

42,497 D

Proof:

182,676 P

1995
$1Centennial Olympics dollar (Cycling)[36] Men cyclingClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spiritAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

750,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

19,662 D

Proof:

118,795 P

1995
$1Centennial Olympics dollar (Track & Field)[37] Men's track and field competitionClasped hands symbolizing brotherhood and team spiritAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

750,000 (max)

Uncirculated

24,796 D

Proof:

136,935 P

1995
$5Centennial Olympics half eagle (Torch Runner)[38] Runner carrying torchSide view of a bald eagle with a banner in its beakAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

175,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

14,675 W

Proof:

57,442 W

1995
$5Centennial Olympics half eagle (Stadium)[39] Picture of the Olympic StadiumSide view of a bald eagle with a banner in its beakAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

175,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

10,579 W

Proof:

43,124 W

1995
$1Special Olympics World Games dollar[40] Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy ShriverSpecial Olympics Medal, a rose and quoteAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

800,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

89,301 W

Proof:

351,764 P

1995

1996

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
50¢Centennial Olympics half dollar (Swimming)[41] Male SwimmerMark of The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic with a torch and flameCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

3,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

49,533 S

Proof:

77,962 S

1996
50¢Centennial Olympics half dollar (Soccer)Women playing soccerAtlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark with a flame, torch, rings, a Greek column and a "100" to mark the centennial of the Modern Olympic GamesCu 92%, Ni 8%Authorized:

3,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

52,836 S

Proof:

122,412 S

1996
$1Centennial Olympics dollar (Paralympic Track & Field)Wheelchair athlete competing in a track and field eventThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark with a torch and flameAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

14,497 D

Proof:

84,280 P

1996
$1Centennial Olympics dollar (Tennis)Women playing tennisThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark with a torch and flameAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

15,983 D

Proof:

92,016 P

1996
$1Centennial Olympics dollar (Rowing)Men rowingThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark with a torch and flameAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

16,258 D

Proof:

151,890 P

1996
$1Centennial Olympics dollar (High Jump)Athlete performing the "Fosbury Flop"The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark with a torch and flameAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

15,697 D

Proof:

124,502 P

1996
$5Centennial Olympics half eagle (Cauldron)The lighting of the Olympic flameThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark, encompassed by laurel leavesAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

300,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

9,210 W

Proof:

38,555 W

1996
$5Centennial Olympics half eagle (Flag Bearer)Athlete bearing a flag and a following crowdThe Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games mark, encompassed by laurel leavesAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

300,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

9,174 W

Proof:

32,886 W

1996
$1National Community Service dollar[42] Standing figure of LibertyInscribed with "Service for America" at center, encircled by a laurel wreathAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

23,500 S

Proof:

101,543 S

1996
$1Smithsonian 150th Anniversary dollar[43] Smithsonian Institution, known as the CastleAllegorical figure atop the worldAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

650,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

31,230 D

Proof:

129,152 P

1996
$5Smithsonian 150th Anniversary half eaglePicture of James SmithsonSmithsonian starburst symbolAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

100,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

9,068 W

Proof:

29,474 W

1996

1997

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
$1Botanic Garden dollar[44] A rose garland around a roseAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

57,272 P

Proof:

264,528 P

1997
$1Jackie Robinson dollar[45] Jackie Robinson stealing home plate during the 1955 World Series50th anniversary logo of the Jackie Robinson Foundation surrounded by "Rookie of the Year 1947," and "Hall of Fame 1962"Ag 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

200,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

30,007 S

Proof:

110,495 S

1997 –

1998

$5Jackie Robinson half eaglePortrait of Jackie RobinsonInscription "Legacy of Courage"Au 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

100,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

5,202 W

Proof:

24,072 W

August 16, 1997 – August 16, 1998[46]
$1Law Enforcement Officers Memorial dollar[47] United States Park Police officers Robert Chelsey and Kelcy Stefansson making a rubbing of a fellow officer's nameEmblem of the National Law Enforcement MemorialAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

28,575 P

Proof:

110,428 P

September 19, 1997 – December 15, 1998[48]
$5Franklin Delano Roosevelt half eagle[49] Portrait of President RooseveltPresidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inauguralAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorized:

100,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

11,894 W

Proof:

29,474 W

1997

1998

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
$1Robert F. Kennedy dollar[50] Robert F. KennedySeal of the United States Department of Justice and Seal of the United States SenateAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

106,422 S

Proof:

99,020 S[51]

January 2, 1998 – December 31, 1998[52]
$1Black Revolutionary War Patriots dollar[53] Crispus AttucksProposed Black Patriots MemorialAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

37,210 S

Proof:

75,070 S

February 13, 1998 – December 31, 1998[54]

1999

Non-circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designCompositionMintageAvailableObverseReverse
$1Dolley Madison dollarDolley MadisonImage of MontpelierAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

22,948 P

Proof:

158,247 P

January 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998[55]
$1Yellowstone National Park dollarOld Faithful spouting with the park's tree-lined landscape in the backgroundAmerican buffalo on the plains with the brilliant Sun rising above the mountains in the backgroundAg 90%, Cu 10%Authorized:

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

23,614 P

Proof:

128,646 P

July 16, 1999 – July 15, 2000[56]
$5George Washington half eagleProfile of George WashingtonTraditional view of a bald eagleAu 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4%Authorizing:

100,000 (max)

Uncirculated:

22,511W

Proof:

41,693 W

May 1, 1999 – November 31, 1999[57]

Circulating coins

Face valueCoinObverse designReverse designMintageObverseReverse
25¢Delaware quarterGeorge WashingtonCaesar Rodney on horseback

Captions: "The First State", "Caesar Rodney"

Circulation:

373,400,000 P
401,424,000 D

Proof:

3,713,359 S (clad)
804,565 S (silver)

25¢Pennsylvania quarterGeorge WashingtonCommonwealth statue, state outline, keystoneCaption: "Virtue, Liberty, Independence"Circulation:

349,000,000 P
358,332,000 D

Proof:

3,713,359 S (clad)
804,565 S (silver)

25¢New Jersey quarterGeorge WashingtonWashington Crossing the Delaware, which includes George Washington (standing) and James Monroe (holding the flag)Caption: "Crossroads of the Revolution"Circulation:

363,200,000 P
299,028,000 D

Proof:

3,713,359 S (clad)
804,565 S (silver)

25¢Georgia quarterGeorge WashingtonPeach, live oak (state tree) sprigs, state outlineBanner with text: "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation" (the state motto)Circulation:

451,188,000 P
488,744,000 D

Proof:

3,713,359 S (clad)
804,565 S (silver)

25¢Connecticut quarterGeorge WashingtonCharter Oak Caption: "The Charter Oak"Circulation:

688,744,000 P
657,880,000 D

Proof:

3,713,359 S (clad)
804,565 S (silver)

Notes

This is a non-circulating variety of a circulating coin.

References

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  2. Web site: Mount Rushmore Golden Anniversary Half Dollar. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  3. Web site: Mount Rushmore Golden Anniversary Dollar. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
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  5. Web site: 1991 Korean War Memorial Silver Dollar. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  6. Web site: 1991 USO 50th Anniversary Silver Dollar. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  7. Web site: Olympics (France and Spain) Half Dollar. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  8. Web site: Olympics (France and Spain) Silver Dollar. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  9. Web site: Olympics (France and Spain) Gold $5. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  10. Web site: 1992 White House 200th Anniversary Silver Dollar. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  11. Web site: 1992 Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Coins. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  12. Web site: Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Silver Dollar. 2019-03-31. United States Mint.
  13. Web site: Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Gold $5. 2019-03-31. United States Mint .
  14. Web site: Bill of Rights Half Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
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  16. Web site: Bill of Rights Gold $5. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  17. Web site: 1991-1995) World War II 50th Anniversary Half Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  18. Web site: (1991-1995) World War II 50th Anniversary Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  19. Web site: (1991-1995) World War II 50th Anniversary Gold $5. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  20. Web site: World Cup Tournament Half Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  21. Web site: World Cup Tournament Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  22. Web site: World Cup Tournament Gold $5. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  23. Web site: Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary Silver Dollar. United States Mint. 2019-04-01.
  24. Web site: Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary Silver Dollar. 2012-12-06. United States Mint.
  25. Web site: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  26. Web site: U.S. Prisoners of War. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  27. Web site: Women in Military Service for America Memorial Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  28. Web site: U.S. Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  29. Web site: Civil War Battlefield Half Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
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  32. Web site: Centennial Olympics (Basketball) Half Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  33. Web site: Centennial Olympics (Baseball) Half Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
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  35. Web site: Centennial Olympics (Gymnastics) Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  36. Web site: Centennial Olympics (Cycling) Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  37. Web site: Centennial Olympics (Track & Field) Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  38. Web site: Centennial Olympics (Torch Runner) Gold $5. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  39. Web site: Centennial Olympics (Stadium) Gold $5. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
  40. Web site: Special Olympics World Games Silver Dollar. 2019-04-01. United States Mint.
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  42. Web site: National Community Service Dollar . . May 10, 2019.
  43. Web site: 1996 Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Coins. 2012-12-06. United States Mint .
  44. Web site: 1997 Botanic Garden Dollar. 2012-12-06. United States Mint .
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  48. Web site: 1997 Law Enforcement Silver Dollar. 15 February 2010. en-US. 2019-05-28.
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  54. Web site: 1998 Black Revolutionary War Patriots Silver Dollar. 17 February 2010. en-US. 2019-05-28.
  55. Web site: 1999 Dolley Madison Silver Dollar. 21 February 2010. en-US. 2019-05-28.
  56. Web site: 1999 Yellowstone Silver Dollar. 23 February 2010. en-US. 2019-05-28.
  57. Web site: 1999 George Washington $5 Gold. 19 February 2010. en-US. 2019-05-28.