Description: ~1991-S USO Proof Commemorative Silver Dollar - 90% Silver 90% Silver Proof Dollar w/ Display Capsule1991 USO Silver DollarThe 1991 USO Silver Dollar was released to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Service Organization. The USO is a nonprofit, non government supported organization that was founded in 1941 to provide morale and entertainment for members of the U.S. military.The obverse design for the coin features a pennant based on the design of the USO flag. Written above in calligraphy is “50th Anniversary”. The remaining inscriptions include “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, and the date “1991”. The obverse was modeled by William C. Cousins and designed by Robert Lamb.On the reverse, is the image of an eagle perched on a globe. The eagle has a ribbon in its beak containing the incused letters “USO”. There are eleven stars in a semi-circle below the globe and the inscription “E Pluribus Unum” across the globe. The remaining inscriptions include “United States of America”, “Fifty Years Service”, “To Service People”, and “One Dollar”. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti.A maximum mintage of one million coins was established for the 1991 USO Silver Dollar. Proof versions were struck at the San Francisco Mint, while uncirculated versions were struck at the Denver Mint. The coins were officially launched on June 8, 1991 during a victory parade for troops returning from operation Desert Storm. The cost of each coin included a surcharge, half went to the USO to fund its programs and the other half was used to reduce the national debt.Coin SpecificationsDesigner: Robert Lamb (obverse), John Mercanti (reverse)Weight: 26.7300 gComposition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)Diameter: 38.1 mmMaximum Authorized Mintage: 1,000,000Shipped via USPS First Class Mailer, includes tracking & delivery confirmation a $4.00 added value
Price: 36.55 USD
Location: Royersford, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: U.S. Mint
Strike Type: Proof
Mint Location: San Francisco
Grade: Ungraded
Features: Commemorative
Year: 1991
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Silver
Denomination: $1
