1994 (W) U.S. Prisoner of War Commemorative Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$5,175 MS67 06-26-2008 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1994 (W) U.S. Prisoner of War Commemorative Dollar is a dollar produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. The U.S. Mint produced 54,790 examples. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, authorized by Congress to honor significant American events, people, and institutions, while the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Designed by Tom Nielsen, Alfred Maletsky. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9690. The modern commemorative coin program was revived in 1982 after a 28-year hiatus. Over 80 different silver dollar commemoratives have been issued. Proof and uncirculated versions are produced each year. Low-mintage issues and popular subjects command the highest premiums.