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© Coinsberg
½ Dollar World Cup Soccer
1994 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#15323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
The logo of the 1994 World Cup surrounded by laurel branches on both sides with the denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
World Cup
USA 94
D
E PLURIBUS
UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
Translation:
United States of America
World Cup
USA 94
Out of Many
One
Half Dollar
Engraver: Dean McMullen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1994 World Cup Half Dollar was issued to celebrate the XV FIFA World Cup Soccer playoff games held in the United States. As part of the same commemorative coin program, a $5 gold coin and silver dollar were also issued.The 1994 World Cup Commemorative Half Dollar was issued in proof and uncirculated versions, with the former minted in San Francisco and the latter minted in Philadelphia. The coins carried a maximum authorized mintage of 5 million coins. The coins were offered individually, within a Young Collector’s Set, or as part of two different two and three coin sets or a six-coin set.
1994-D Uncirculated World Cup Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $8.75
Regular Price: $9.50
Final Mintage: 168,208
1994-P Proof World Cup Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.75
Regular Price: $10.50
Final Mintage: 609,354
Interesting fact
The 1994 World Cup Soccer ½ Dollar coin from the United States features a unique design that showcases the sport of soccer, also known as football, on the obverse (front) side of the coin. The reverse (back) side of the coin features the standard design for the United States half-dollar coin, which includes an image of President John F. Kennedy. This coin was minted to commemorate the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was held in the United States. It is an interesting fact that this coin was minted in a non-circulating format, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 D | 168208 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 P | 609354 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (World Cup Soccer) 1994 coin.
