The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar was issued to commemorate the bicentennial of the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which later became the United States national anthem. Released on March 5, 2012, this silver dollar was launched alongside the $5 Star-Spangled Banner Gold Coin to mark the anniversary.
The silver dollar, struck in 90% silver, measures 1.5 inches in diameter, adhering to the typical specifications for modern commemorative dollar coins. The U.S. Mint planned a maximum mintage of 500,000 coins, available in both proof and uncirculated versions. Initially, the coins were priced at $49.95 for the proof and $44.95 for the uncirculated versions, with an introductory offer running until April 5, 2012. Afterward, the prices were set to increase by $5 per coin. These commemorative coins were available for purchase directly from the U.S. Mint’s official website at
In addition to the silver dollars and the proof and uncirculated gold coins, the U.S. Mint offered a two-coin proof set. This set included one proof silver dollar and one proof $5 gold coin, with an introductory price of $579.30, subject to weekly adjustments based on fluctuating gold prices.
The Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar and Gold Coin were authorized by the Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 111-232), which was introduced by Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland and signed into law by President Barack Obama on August 16, 2010.
Following the release of the coin designs, Congressman Ruppersberger expressed pride in the effort: “This coin is a great honor and the product of years of hard work in an extremely competitive process. It will help raise much-needed funds to properly celebrate the role Marylanders played in our nation’s victory and share that rich history with the country.”
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A surcharge of $10 was added to each sale of the Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar. These funds were allocated to the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to support bicentennial events, educational outreach (including scholarly research and exhibit development), and the preservation of sites connected to the War of 1812.
The obverse of the coin features the image of Lady Liberty waving a 15-star, 15-stripe Star-Spangled Banner, symbolizing the theme “The Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry,” with Fort McHenry depicted in the background. The inscriptions on the obverse include LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and 2012. This design was created by Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill.
The reverse of the coin showcases an image of the American flag, representing “The Star-Spangled Banner” with a modern flag. The reverse includes the inscriptions ONE DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This design was created by AIP Associate Designer William C. Burgard III and sculpted by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart.