World War II 50th Anniversary commemorative coins

Congress authorized the coins to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United States’ involvement in World War II.

The reverse of the coin, designed by Bill J. Leftwich, features an American serviceman on the beach of a Pacific island while a landing craft, a ship, and a fighter plane appear in the background.

[2] The obverse of the World War II 50th Anniversary commemorative dollar, designed by Thomas D. Rogers, features an American soldier advancing on the beach at Normandy and other servicemen in the trenches.

The reverse of the coin, also designed by Rogers, features the shoulder sleeve insignia of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) and a quote from General Eisenhower's D-Day message to the troops.

[3] The obverse of the World War II 50th Anniversary half eagle, designed by Charles J. Madsen, features an American serviceman with his rifle and arm raised celebrating victory.