1991-D Mount Rushmore Commemorative Uncirculated (BU) Clad Half Dollar

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1991-D Mount Rushmore Commemorative Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar. The Mount Rushmore Commemorative Half Dollar was struck to commemorate the Golden (50th) Anniversary of the monument. Proceeds from the sale of the coin were used in part to pay for restoration work on the national landmark.

There were 172,754 of the 1991-D Mount Rushmore Clad Half Dollars minted at the Denver (D) Mint. The Mount Rushmore Half Dollar is comprised of .9167 (91.67%) copper and .0833 (8.33%) nickel, with a diameter of 30.61mm and a weight of 11.340 grams. The obverse of the Mount Rushmore Half Dollar was designed by Marcel Jovine, and features a view of the famous monument. The reverse was designed by James Ferrell, and depicts an buffalo with the words "Golden Anniversary".


The 1991-D Mount Rushmore Commemorative Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar is in cello and comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). This coin is of great worth and value to the collector looking to expand their Commemorative Coins Collection!

Don't miss out on this rare 1991-D Mount Rushmore Commemorative Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar!


At a glance
Year: 
1991
Mint: 
Denver (D)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Half Dollar
Denomination: 
Half Dollar (50C)
Grade: 
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Composition: 
.92 (92%) Copper and .08 (8%) Nickel
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
30.60 mm
Mass: 
11.34 grams (each)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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