50th Anniversary World War II Half Dollar

World War II
In 1941, the United States was forced into the war and everything changed. The successful 1944 D-Day invasion on the French beaches of Normandy allowed for Allied troops and supplies to flood into the continent. With English and American forces advancing from the west and Russia`s Red Army pushing hard from the east, Germany suddenly felt squeezed in an ever-tightening vise. By March of 1945, both fronts began their march on Berlin while strategic bombing campaigns pounded Germany, sometimes destroying entire cities in a single night. Germany put up a fierce defense, but they continued to give up ground under the overwhelming attacks that seemed to come from all sides. In April, American forces had pushed through the German defensive lines and Russia began its attack on the German capital of Berlin. Ammunition was running out and food supplies had dwindled; suddenly the once great Nazi Empire was collapsing. With all hope of victory gone, Adolf Hitler committed suicide on April 30th and the Third Reich was defeated.

After a week of unsuccessful negotiations, German officials signed an unconditional surrender on May 7, 1945, with the terms taking effect on May 8th. As word spread that the war in Europe was over, celebrations spontaneously erupted all over the world. It would take another 4 months for the war to officially end, when Japan finally surrendered to Allied forces on September 2, 1945.

Minted by the U.S. Government to Commemorate Those Who Served and Sacrificed in World War II
Produced by the U.S. Mint in 1993 only and becoming increasingly difficult to find, the 50th Anniversary of World War II Half Dollar can be yours today! Specially minted to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of America`s involvement in World War II, the obverse of this magnificent coin features a soldier, a sailor, and an airman looking on as a B-17 bomber flies overhead and a prominent "V" for "Victory" in the background. The reverse depicts a Pacific Island battle scene.

This coin is unique to other U.S. coins because the dates on the coin represent the anniversary years and not the year of mintage. The 50th Anniversary of World War II Half Dollar honors the men and women who served our country during a time of war, both in the army lines and on the home front. Serving as a tribute to the brave, courageous heroes who selflessly gave their lives for others, this half dollar anniversary coin commemorates the sacrifices of these soldiers and celebrates our freedoms.

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