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Coins - 1994 Prestige Set Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications

In 1994, the US Mint returned to large paper with a tri-fold format. They printed the Certificate of Authenticity for the 1994 Prestige Set on an off-white paper flecked with silver using black ink for the contents and silver ink for the decorative border.

The paper is slightly smaller than a legal page of 8 1/2 by 14 inches. Information is printed on both sides with the paper tri-folded prior to addition to the Prestige Set package.

The front of the folded certificate shows the World Cup USA logo in black print (scroll down for close-up). Across the middle the typeface says, "WORLD CUP USA 1994 COMMEMORATIVE COINS." Next, "Certificate of Authenticity" is printed with "1994 PRESTIGE SET" finishing the front.

1994 Prestige Set certificate front

Note the World Cup USA logo with its soccer ball in motion after a solid kick in front of stripes symbolizing the US flag. 

1994 Prestige Set certificate emblem

On the back, the Mint's seal is printed above "Department of the Treasury United States Mint," all in black ink. 

1994 Prestige Set certificate back

Inside the first fold of the tri-folded certificate, the Mint highlights the artists for the World Cup USA commemorative coins. Even though the Prestige Set does not contain a gold coin, they include information about the artist for the Five Dollar Gold commemorative coin. 

1994 Prestige Set certificate inside first fold

The certificate states:

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WORLD CUP USA 1994
COMMEMORATIVE COINS

THE DESIGNERS

Gold Five Dollar Obverse: Bill Krawczewicz
A relative newcomer to the art of coin design, Mr. Krawczewicz received his Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising Design from the University of Maryland in 1988. He joined the United States Mint in 1990 as Visual Information Specialist. His other designs include the obverse of the Silver Dollar 1993 Bill of Rights Commemorative Coin. Mr. Krawczewicz also sculpts and paints in watercolors and acrylics.

Silver Coin Obverse and Common Reverse: Dean McMullen
Mr. McMullen is a free-lance designer, sculptor and avid coin collector. He has designed a number of medals and coins for competition and direct commission. Among his winning designs are the reverse of the Silver Dollar and Half Dollar 1993 Bill of Rights Commemorative Coins. Mr. McMullen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts form the University of Oregon, and he currently resides in Portland.

Clad Half Dollar Obverse: Richard T. La Roche
Mr. La Roche is a graphic designer and fine artist. His watercolor paintings, which capture the mood of the New England landscape, have won him many coveted awards, including the Marguerite Elliot Peaslee Memorial Award from the Rockport Art Association. His works have been featured in several prestigious exhibits and have been sold to private and corporate collections. He lives in Boston..

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Unfolded, the inside of the document provides a message from the Director of the Mint along with the specifications for all seven coins.

1994 Prestige Set certificate

The content states:

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WORLD CUP USA 1994 COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Certificate of Authenticity

1994 Prestige Set
INCLUDING THE WORLD CUP USA 1994 SILVER DOLLAR AND CLAD HALF DOLLAR

The undersigned hereby certifies the World Cup USA 1994 Silver Dollar and Half Dollar coins as genuine United States Mint commemorative coins struck in accordance with legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President on May 13, 1992, into Public Law 102-281. These historic collectibles are produced by the United States Mint and were specially designed and created to commemorate the first World Cup Soccer Championship played in the United States. These coins are legal tender of the United States.

Specifications for the Silver Dollar

Date: 1994
Mint: San Francisco
Condition: Proof
Weight: 26.730 grams ±0.400 gram
Diameter: 1.500 inches ±0.003 inch 38.10mm ±0.08mm
Composition: 90% Silver (0.76 troy oz.) 10% Copper

Design: Obverse: Two soccer players competing for the ball
           Reverse: World Cup USA 1994 logo flanked by laurel branches
Designer: Obverse and Reverse: Dean McMullen

Specifications for the Clad Half Dollar

Date: 1994
Mint: Philadelphia
Condition: Proof
Weight: 11.340 grams ±0.454 gram
Diameter: 1.205 inches ±0.003 inch 30.61 mm ±0.08 mm
Composition: 92% copper, 8% nickel

Design: Obverse: A soccer player planning his next move
           Reverse: World Cup USA 1994 logo flanked by laurel branches
Designer: Obverse: Richard T. La Roche
             Reverse: Dean McMullen

Specifications for Authentic 1994 Proof Coins minted by the United States Mint

 Denomination  Cent Nickel Dime  Quarter  Half Dollar (Kennedy)

 Obverse

 Lincoln

Jefferson

Roosevelt

Washington

Kennedy

Designer

  V.D. Brenner

  Felix Schlag

  John R. Sinnock

John
Flanagan

Gilroy
Roberts

Reverse

 Lincoln Memorial

Monticello

Torch,
Olive Branch,
Oak Branch

Heraldic Eagle

Heraldic Eagle

Designer

 Frank
Gasparro
 Felix Schlag

 John R. Sinnock

John Flanagan

Frank Gasparro

Composition

Copper plated zinc
2.5% copper Balance zinc

Cupro-nickel
25% nickel, Balance copper

Cupro-nickel clad on copper
8.33% nickel, Balance copper

Cupro-nickel clad on copper
8.33% nickel, Balance copper

Cupro-nickel clad on copper
8.33% nickel, Balance copper

Standard
Weight

 2.500 grams

5.000 grams

2.268 grams

5.670 grams

11.340 grams

Standard
Diameter

 0.750 inch
(19.05 mm)

 0.835 inch
(21.21 mm)

 0.705 inch
(17.91 mm)

0.955 inch
(24.26 mm)

1.205 inches
(30.61 mm)

Edge

 Plain

Plain

Reeded

Reeded

Reeded



Philip N. Diehl
Executive Deputy Director of the Mint

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