Peace Dollar is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, and was minted to commemorate the end of World War I, featuring a design by Anthony de Francisci with the image of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a bald eagle on the reverse, symbolizing peace;
The Peace dollar was first struck on December 28, 1921; just over a million were coined bearing a 1921 date. The Pittman Act requirements were met in 1928, the mint ceased production of the coins, but more were struck during 1934 and 1935 as a result of further legislation. In 1965, amid much controversy, the Denver mint struck over 316,000 Peace dollars dated 1964, but these were never issued, and all are believed to have been melted.
if coinage of silver dollars is to be resumed in the immediate future, a new design is probable and desirable, bullion for the purpose is being provided, law for the coinage exists and limitation of the quantity is fixed—all factors that help pave the way for Peace Coin advocates. And then—we gave our silver dollars to help win the war, we restore them in commemoration of victory and peace.[7]
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