1991 Korean War Silver Dollar

1991 Korean War Silver Dollar - United States Mint Image

The 1991 Korean War Memorial Silver Dollar was issued for the 38th anniversary of the Korean War. The oddly chosen anniversary date is the result of the division between North and South Korea at the 38th degree of latitude. The only commemorative coin of the program was the silver dollar.

The obverse of the 1991 Korean War Silver Dollar features two aircraft flying towards the right, a soldier climbing a hill, and ships in the foreground. The reverse features a map of Korea with the division shown at the 38th parallel with an eagle's head depicted at right. The obverse was designed by John Mercanti and the reverse was designed by James Ferrell.

The obverse inscriptions read "Thirty Eighth Anniversary Commemorative", "Korea", "In God We Trust", "Liberty", and the dates "1953" and "1991". The reverse inscriptions read "One Dollar", "United States of America", and "E Pluribus Unum".

The Korean Memorial Silver Dollar was produced in proof and uncirculated versions with a maximum authorized mintage of 1,000,000 coins. The uncirculated version was produced at the Denver Mint and the proof version at the Philadelphia Mint. Proceeds from the sale of coins went towards the Korean War Veterans Memorial. A pre-issue discount was available for coins ordered by the end of May 1991.

Coin Specifications

Designer: John Mercanti (obverse), James Ferrell ( reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 1,000,000

1991-D Uncirculated Korean War Memorial Silver Dollar

Pre-Issue Price: $23.00
Regular Price: $26.00
Final Mintage: 213,049

1991-S Proof Korean War Memorial Silver Dollar

Pre-Issue Price: $28.00
Regular Price: $31.00
Final Mintage: 618,488

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