Women in Military Service for America Memorial silver dollar facts for kids

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Women in Military Service for America Memorial silver dollar

United States
Value	1 United States dollar
Mass	26.73 g (0.859 troy oz)
Diameter	38.1 mm (1.500 in)
Years of minting	1994 (1994)
Mint marks	Philadelphia Mint
Obverse
Design	Profile of servicewomen representing the five branches of the United States Military
Designer	T. James Ferrell
Reverse
Design	Approved design for the Women In Military Service for American Memorial.
Designer	Thomas D. Rogers, Sr.

The Women in Military Service for America Memorial silver dollar is a special coin made by the United States Mint in 1994. It's called a "commemorative" coin because it was created to remember and honor a specific event or group of people. This coin was part of a bigger collection called the 1994 Veterans Program. This program also included two other coins: one for the Vietnam War Memorial and another for Prisoners of War silver dollar. All these coins were made to honor military veterans.

Coin Details

This special silver dollar has specific measurements and materials. These details were set by a law passed by the government.

Size and Weight

• The coin weighs about 26.73 grams (0.859 troy ounces). That's a little less than an ounce.
• It has a diameter of 1.500 inches (38.1 mm). This means it is about one and a half inches wide.

What It's Made Of

• The coin is mostly made of silver. It is 90% pure silver.
• The other 10% of the coin is made from copper. This mix makes the coin strong and durable.