Battle of the Coral Sea 1/2 OZ 2014

  The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought during 4–8 May 1942. It was a major naval battle in the Pacific during World War II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces from the United States and Australia.

This first air-sea battle in the Pacific repelled a Japanese invasion force that, if successful, could have isolated Australia from its allies. Instead, Japan was turned back without achieving its objective; this battle served as a major turning point in the Pacific War.

The coin’s reverse features a representation of the Southern Cross and the American flag with a naval ship sailing in the foreground. The design includes the inscription BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA, WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her 2014 year-date, and the monetary denomination of AUD$0.50

Denomination:	AUD $0.50
Minimum Gross Weight:	15.591 g
Diameter:	32 mm
Maximum Thickness:	3.10 mm
Fineness:	99.9%

American Silver Eagle - 1 oz proof 1986 S mint

From 1986-1992, proof American Silver Eagle coins were minted at the San Francisco facility and included the "S" mint mark. From 1993 through 2000, they were produced in Philadelphia and featured the "P" mint mark. A special 10th anniversary coin was also struck from West Point in 1995 and included the "W" mint mark. Since 2001, the Proof Silver Eagle coin has been minted in West Point and bear the "W" mint mark.

Proof American Silver Eagle Mintages
1986-S	1,446,778
1987-S	904,732
1988-S	557,370
1989-S	617,694
1990-S	695,510
1991-S	511,924
1992-S	498,543
1993-P	405,913
1994-P	372,168
1995-P	407,822
1995-W	30,125*
1996-P	498,293
1997-P	435,350
1998-P	450,728
1999-P	549,330
2000-P	600,743
2001-W	746,398
2002-W	647,342
2003-W	747,831
2004-W	801,602
2005-W	816,663
2006-P	248,875
2006-W	1,092,477**
2007-W	821,759
2008-W	700,979
2009	No Proofs Minted
2010-W	860,000
2011-W	950,000**
2011-P	100,000