The 1992 White House dollar was the first modern commemorative coin of this denomination to create, widespread excitement in the collecting community. The remaining 1,247 unsold, coins were being kept by the Mint to fill, re-turned coins and order processing errors.
Nothing spurs sales more than the concept of rarity, and orders poured into the Mint.Īs of November 6, 1992, at ally showed that 375,154 1992-W Proofs and 123,599 1992-D Uncirculated coins had been sold. The White House 200th Anniversary coin had the lowest authorized mintage figure for a commemorative silver dollar in nearly 100 years, since the Lafayette Silver Dollar of 1900. (2) Uncirculated 1992-D dollar, housed in a blue card-board gift box. (1) Proof 1992-W dollar, housed in a plush blue presentation case. The Mint offered two options for the purchase of 1992 White House dollars: The official date of issue was August 28, 1992. The produc-tion of no more than 500,000 examples was allowed bylaw, and this included both the Proof and Uncir-culated format pieces. Proofs were coined at the West Point Mint and Uncirculated impres-sions were struck at the Denver Mint. 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.Īll of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets.The 1992 White House silver dollars were pro-duced in two different formats. While this change was widelyĬriticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy. On each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). With the coming of the 19 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals.
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. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. This coin is of great worth and value to the collector who is trying to fill out their Commemorative Coins Collection! Don't miss out on this rare 1987-S United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar. Mint packaging, included is the Certificate of Authenticity (COA). This 1987-S United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar comes in a mint capsule with the original U.S. The reverse, also designed by Verani, portrays a cross-section of Americans from various periods representing contrasting lifestyles. The obverse was designed by Patrick Verani and contains an image of a quill pen, a sheaf of parchment, and the words "WE THE PEOPLE". It is comprised of 90% Silver and 10% Copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. There were 2,747,116 minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. This 1987-S US Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar was struck to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. We are pleased to offer for sale this 1987-S United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar.
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