The obverse of the silver dollar features an American soldier on the shores of Normandy on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day. The reverse features a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower with sleeve insignia from the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force.
The obverse inscriptions read "D-Day June 6, 1944", "In God We Trust", "Liberty", and the dual date "1991" and "1995". The reverse inscriptions include "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", the denomination "One Dollar" and the quote "I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!"
Proof coins were struck at the West Point Mint and uncirculated coins were struck at the Denver Mint. The coins were sold individually, or as part of two-coin, three-coin, and six-coin sets, which included the other World War II commemorative coins.
Mintage:
| D Uncirculated | W Proof |
| 107,240 | 342,041 |
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm