1994 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commemorative Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1994 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commemorative Dollar is a United States dollar from the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series — 11th of 42 years in the series. In 1994, coins were struck at the Philadelphia and West Point Mints with a combined mintage of 280,988. This ranks 50th of 86 years by total mintage, above the series median of 226,572. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, authorized by Congress to honor significant American events, people, and institutions and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $2.1K in PR70 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John M. Mercanti/Thomas D. Rogers.
