1951-1954 Carver-Washington Silver Commemorative Half Dollar

Get the historic final design from America's classic early U.S. commemorative era! Struck only in limited quantities from 1951-1954, this 90% silver half dollar honors botanist and chemist George Washington Carver, and the educator and founder of Tuskegee Institute, Booker T. Washington. Their contributions to the country in science and education vastly improved America's way of life.

When the modern United States commemorative era began in 1982, it generated great interest in early U.S. commemoratives of 1892-1954. But many coins from that classic era were lost to the huge silver melts of the late '70s and early '80s. Though these coins don't meet industry grading standards, they offer an affordable way to own America's final classic early commemorative coin. Sealed in a custom holder and presented in a handsome display box, this 90% silver coin is a great addition to your collection.