This 90% silver dollar commemorates the 50th
anniversary of the United Service Organizations founded in 1941
to provide various services to the United States armed services
personnel. The obverse was designed by Rhode Island artist Robert
Lamb and features a banner inscribed USO. The reverse features
a globe with an eagle on top and was designed by Mint sculptor-engraver
John Mercanti.
This coin was issued with both Proof (321,275)
and Uncirculated (124,958) finishes.
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