This 2-coin set was specifically designed and created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' Discovery of the New World.
Set Highlights:
- The dollar contains .7734 oz of Silver.
- The half dollar contains Copper/Nickel bonded to an inner core of pure Copper.
- Obverse: The Silver dollar features an image of Columbus standing by a globe with a fleet of ships in the background. On the half dollar is an image of Columbus landing in the New World.
- Reverse: Shown on the Silver dollar is a split image of the Santa Maria and the U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery and the half dollar features three famous ships: Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria.
- Comes in U.S. Mint box and with a certificate of authenticity.
Mintage:
| Year | 1992 | 1992 | 1992 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | BU Clad Half Dollar | BU Silver Dollar | Proof Clad Half Dollar | Proof Silver Dollar |
| US Mint Facility | Denver | San Francisco | San Francisco | Philadelphia |
| Mintage/Distribution | 135,702 | 106,949 | 390,154 | 385,241 |