1991 USO Silver Dollar

1991 USO Silver Dollar - United States Mint Image

The 1991 USO Silver Dollar was released to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Service Organization. Surcharges from the sale of coins were to be paid to the United Service Organization and to reduce the national debt. Due to the uninspiring design and low sales, the United States Mint reportedly lost money on this commemorative coin program.

The obverse of the USO Silver Dollar features a banner bearing "USO" with three stars to either side. The reverse features an eagle perched on a globe with a ribbon in its beak bearing "USO". Both sides contains a large number of inscriptions in different text styles. The obverse was designed by Robert Lamb. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti.

The obverse inscriptions include "In God We Trust", "50th Anniversary", "Liberty" and the date "1991". The reverse inscriptions include "United States of America", "Fifty Years of Service", "To Serve People", "E Pluribus Unum" and "One Dollar".

The 1991 USO Silver Dollar was produced in prof version at the San Francisco Mint and uncirculated version at the Denver Mint. The coins were officially launched on June 8, 1991 during a victory parade for troops returning from operation Desert Storm. Coins were initially priced at a pre-issue discount price.

Coin Specifications

Designer: Robert Lamb (obverse), John Mercanti (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 USO Silver Dollar

Pre-Issue Price: $23.00
Regular Price: $26.00
Final Mintage: 124,958

1991-S Proof USO Silver Dollar

Pre-Issue Price: $28.00
Regular Price: $31.00
Final Mintage: 321,275

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