Robert F. Kennedy silver dollar

Robert F. Kennedy silver dollar
Obverse Reverse
Proof of the 1998 Robert F. Kennedy silver dollar
United States
Years of minting1998
Circulation500,000
Obverse
DesignerThomas S. Rogers
Reverse
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The Robert F. Kennedy silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1998.[1] It honors former United States Attorney General, U.S. Senator from New York, and assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.

Legislation

Section 206 of Pub. L. 103–328 on September 29, 1994, authorized the production of the Robert F. Kennedy silver dollar coin to commemorate the life and work of Kennedy, former Attorney General of the United States and Senator from New York. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes.[2]

Design

The obverse of the Robert F. Kennedy dollar, designed by Thomas D. Rogers, features a portrait of Kennedy. The reverse, designed by James Peed, portrays the Seal of the Department of Justice overlapped by the Seal of the United States Senate. Robert Kennedy had served in both of these organizations.[3]

Specifications

  • Display Box Color: Maroon
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Weight: 26.730 grams; 0.8594 troy ounce
  • Diameter: 38.10 millimeters; 1.50 inches
  • Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

See also

References

  1. ^ "Robert F. Kennedy Commemorative Silver Dollar". United States Mint. Archived from the original on June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  2. ^ "Text of H.R. 3841 (103rd): Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act §206 (Passed Congress version)". GovTrack.us. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  3. ^ "Robert F. Kennedy Commemorative Dollar". United States Mint. Archived from the original on 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2021-05-12.


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