The 1991-1995 World War II Half Dollar was minted and issued during 1993 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of America’s involvement in World War II. The commemorative coin program included three different coins, a clad half dollar, silver dollar, and $5 gold coin. Expectations for the popularity of the coins were high, however sales levels remained around the same levels as had become typical.
The World War II Half Dollar obverse depicts the faces of a solider, sailor, and airman looking upwards. A B-17 bomber flies overhead and a “V” for victory is in the background. The reverse depicts a battle scene from the Pacific Islands. The obverse was designed by George Klauba, and the reverse was designed by Bill J. Leftwich.
The obverse inscriptions include “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and the dual date “1991-1995″ which represents the 50th anniversary of American involvement in the war from 1941-1945. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “Half Dollar”.
The 1993 World War II Half Dollar was issued in uncirculated or proof versions, both minted at Philadelphia. The half dollar was sold individually, or as part of a two-coin, three-coin, and six-coin set. The coins were initially available at discounted prices during a pre-issue period after which regular pricing went into effect.
Coin Specifications
Designer: George Klauba (obverse), Bill J. Leftwich (reverse)
Weight: 11.3400 g
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 2,000,000
1991-1995 (1993-P) Uncirculated World War II Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $8.00
Regular Price: $9.00
Final Mintage: 197,072
1991-1995 (1993-P) Proof World War II Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.00
Regular Price: $10.00
Final Mintage: 317,396
