The 1994 Women in Military Service Memorial Silver Dollar was issued for the construction of a new memorial complex for women in military service. This was one of three programs issued for related memorials. The other programs were for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Prisoner of War Memorial.
The obverse of the coin features a profile view of servicewomen in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The reverse features a view of the proposed Women in Military Service for American Memorial. Both the obverse and reverse were designed by T. James Ferrell.
The obverse inscriptions include “Army * Marines * Navy * Air Force * Cost Guard” with each separated by a single star. Remaining inscriptions are “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and the date “1994″. The reverse inscriptions read “United States of America”, “Women in Military Service”, “One Dollar”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
The Women in Military Service Silver Dollars were produced at the Philadelphia Mint in proof version and at the West Point Mint in uncirculated version. The coins were offered for sale individually or as part of a three-coin proof or three-coin uncirculated set of all the memorial themed silver dollars. The sales of this coin fared slightly better than the other two, with a combined mintage above 300,000.
Coin Specifications
Designer: T. James Ferrell
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000
1994-W Uncirculated Women in Military Service Memorial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $27.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 69,860
1994-P Proof Women in Military Service Memorial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $31.00
Regular Price: $35.00
Final Mintage: 241,278
The 1994 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Silver Dollar was one of three similarly themed commemorative coin programs. The other two programs featured Women in Military Service Memorial and Prisoners of War Memorial Dollars. This coin was issued to mark the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC.
The obverse design features a hand touching the Memorial Wall. The Washington Monument can be seen in the background of the scene. This was designed by John Mercanti. The reverse design features three military ribbons, as designed by Thomas D. Rogers Sr.
The obverse coin inscriptions include “Liberty”, the date “1994″, “In God We Trust”, and the caption “Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The reverse coin inscriptions include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
The 1994 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Silver Dollars were minted in uncirculated version at the West Point Mint and in proof version at the Philadelphia Mint. The maximum authorized mintage across both options was 500,000, which was not reached. The coins were offered for sale individually, or as part of three coin sets which included the other two “Memorial” Silver Dollar coins. The coins were initially offered at pre-issue discount prices, before regular pricing went into effect.
Coin Specifications
Designer: John Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000
1994-W Uncirculated Vietnam Veterans Memorial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $27.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 57,290
1994-P Proof Vietnam Veterans Memorial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $31.00
Regular Price: $35.00
Final Mintage: 227,671
The 1994 Prisoner of War Memorial Silver Dollar was one of three similar silver dollar commemorative coin programs including the Women in Military Service Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dollars. This coin was issued for the Prisoner of War Memorial Museum to be built in Andersonville, Georgia.
The obverse of the coin depicts a bald eagle in flight. There is a broken chain on one leg and barbed wire encircling the design. This was representative of the eagle’s flight towards freedom. The obverse was designed by Tom Nielson. The reverse of the coin depicts the plan view of the proposed Prisoner of War Museum, as rendered by Edgar Z. Steever.
The obverse inscriptions include “Liberty”, “Freedom”, “In God We Trust”, and the date “1994″. The reverse inscriptions include “E Pluribus Unum”, “United States of America”, the denomination “One Dollar” and “National Prisoner of War Museum” beneath the plan of the museum.
The 1994 U.S. Prisoner of War Memorial Silver Dollars were minted in proof version at the Philadelphia Mint and uncirculated version at the West Point Mint. The coins were also included in three-coin proof or uncirculated sets which contained the three “Memorial” themed program coins. The coins had a relatively low mintage due to low interest during the initial offering period. As a result, these coins now carry a premium, particularly for the lower mintage uncirculated version.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Tom Nielson (obverse), Edgar Z. Steever (reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000
1994-W Uncirculated U.S. Prisoner of War Memorial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $27.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 54,893
1994-P Proof U.S. Prisoner of War Memorial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $31.00
Regular Price: $35.00
Final Mintage: 224,449
The 1994 Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar was for the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC. The Capitol Building had already been featured on some of the 1989 Congress Commemorative Coins and would appear again on the 2001 Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Coins. This time around, the program included one silver dollar coin with a maximum authorized mintage of 500,000.
The obverse of the coin features the dome of the Capitol building with stars surrounding the statue Freedom, which rests atop the dome. The obverse was designed by William C. Cousins. The reverse of the coin features a motif based on the center area of a stained glass window near the grand staircases of the House and Senate. This motif includes a shield, an eagle, branches, and four flags. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti after the original stained glass window design.
The obverse inscriptions include “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, “Bicentennial of the United States Capitol”, and the date “1994″. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America” and the denomination “One Dollar”. Within the motif is the additional motto “E Pluribus Unum”.
The 1994 U.S. Capitol Silver Dollar was minted in proof version at the San Francisco Mint and uncirculated version at the Denver Mint. Coins were offered individually. A special Architectural History Edition included a proof coin and a booklet on the building. The coins were offered during a set period for a pre-issue discount price, and later at regular prices.
Coin Specifications
Designer: William Cousins, John Mercanti
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000
1994-D Uncirculated U.S. Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $32.00
Regular Price: $37.00
Final Mintage: 68,332
1994-S Proof U.S. Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $36.00
Regular Price: $40.00
Final Mintage: 279,579
The 1994 World Cup $5 Gold Coin was issued to celebrate the XV FIFA World Cup Soccer playoff games held in the United States. Also issued were a clad half dollar and silver dollar commemorative coin. There were high hopes for the program, which was expected to appeal to foreign buyers attending or viewing the games.
The obverse of the coin features the World Cup trophy, as designed by William J. Krawzcewicz. The reverse features the 1994 World Cup logo bordered by laurel leaves, as designed by Dean McMullen. This reverse design was used for all three commemorative coins in the program.
The obverse of the coin contains two inscriptions on either side of the trophy reading “Liberty” and “In God We Trust”. The date “1994″ appears beneath the trophy. The reverse of the coin includes “World Cup USA 94″ incorporated into the central logo. Around the outer edge are the additional inscriptions “United States of America”, “Five Dollars”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
The 1994 World Cup Gold Coin was offered in uncirculated or proof version, both produced at the West Point Mint. The coins were sold individually, or as part of a three-coin proof set, three-coin uncirculated set, and comprehensive six-coin set. The coins were initially offered at discounted prices before regular pricing went into effect.
Coin Specifications
Designer: William J. Krawcewicz (obverse), Dean McMullen (reverse)
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 750,000
1994-W Uncirculated World Cup $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $170.00
Regular Price: $200.00
Final Mintage: 22,447
1994-W Proof World Cup $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $185.00
Regular Price: $220.00
Final Mintage: 89,614
The 1994 World Cup Silver Dollar was issued as part of a three coin program to celebrate the XV FIFA World Cup playoff. The final game was held in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The program was expected to be popular, particularly with foreign buyers.
The obverse of the coin features two soccer players running towards a soccer ball in play. This was designed by Dean McMullen and modeled by US Mint engraver T. James Farrell. The reverse design features the 1994 World Cup logo, adapted by Dean McMullen. An identical reverse design was used for all three commemorative coins.
Inscriptions on the obverse of the coin include “Liberty” with each letter separated by a star, “In God We Trust”, and the date “1994″. The reverse includes “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, the denomination “One Dollar”, and incorporated intot he logo “World Cup USA 94″.
The 1994 World Cup Silver Dollar carried an extremely high maximum authorized mintage of 5 million coins. In recent years, commemorative dollar coins had much smaller maximum mintages. The coins were produced with a proof or uncirculated finish, with proof coins minted at San Francisco and uncirculated coins minted at Denver. The dollar coins were sold individually, as part of five different multi coin sets, and a special edition set.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Dean McMullen
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 5,000,000
1994-D Uncirculated World Cup Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $23.00
Regular Price: $28.00
Final Mintage: 81,524
1994-S Proof World Cup Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $27.00
Regular Price: $31.00
Final Mintage: 577,090
The 1994 World Cup Half Dollar was issued to celebrate the XV FIFA World Cup Soccer playoff games held in the United States. As part of the same commemorative coin program, a $5 gold coin and silver dollar were also issued.
The obverse of the half dollar features a soccer player moving down the field with the ball. The date “1994″ is displayed prominently in the background of the player. The obverse was designed by Richard T. LaRoche. The reverse of the coin features the official World Cup logo surrounded by laurel branches. This was designed by Dean McMullen.
The inscriptions on the obverse of the coin include “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and the date “1994″ in large numerals placed in the background. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of American”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and “Half Dollar”. Incorporated into the logo are “World Cup USA 94″.
The 1994 World Cup Commemorative Half Dollar was issued in proof and uncirculated versions with the former minted in San Francisco and the later minted in Philadelphia. The coins carried a maximum authorized mintage of 5 million coins. The coins were offered individually, within a Young Collector’s Set, or as part of two different two and three coin sets or a six-coin set.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Richard T. LaRoche (obverse), Dean McMullen (reverse)
Weight: 11.3400 g
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 5,000,000
1994-P Uncirculated World Cup Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $8.75
Regular Price: $9.50
Final Mintage: 168,208
1994-S Proof World Cup Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.75
Regular Price: $10.50
Final Mintage: 609,354
