2006-S San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Silver Dollar BU

Paying Tribute To The Granite Lady

Released in 2006, this commemorative coin honors the San Francisco Mint on the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest natural disasters in American history, the devastating 1906 San Francisco Earthquake that claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people and destroyed around 80% of the city. Amid the smoking ruins left by the cataclysmic catastrophe stood the Old San Francisco Mint. Not only had the Mint survived, but it was the only financial building to withstand the devasting effects of the earthquake and resulting fire. It was a good thing, too, because at that time the San Francisco Mint held more than $300 million in gold — a third of all the nation’s gold reserves! Built on a granite foundation, the Mint was soon nicknamed “The Granite Lady” in admiration for its solid construction.

Design Honors The Old San Francisco Mint’s History

Struck in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver by the current San Francisco Mint, this legal-tender commemorative silver dollar pays tribute to the Granite Lady’s rich history and its pivotal role in the rebuilding of the city after the disaster. In the weeks and months that followed the earthquake, the Mint served as a Treasury for disaster relief funds for the city. The coin reflects that role with an inscription that reads, “INSTRUMENTAL IN SAN FRANCISCO’S RECOVERY” seen on the obverse beneath the mint’s image along the coin’s rim. Other inscriptions include “OLD MINT” and “THE GRANITE LADY.” The coin’s reverse is a recreation of the eagle design from the Morgan Silver Dollar.

Limited-Edition Commemorative Silver Dollars

Each coin available here comes in gleaming Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)  condition with razor-sharp details that are just as crisp and fresh as the day they left the mint. Just 67,100 of these fabulous San Francisco Mint Commemorative Silver Dollars were ever struck in Uncirculated condition—less than half the mintage of the proof version that has a mintage of 160,870. We have only a handful remaining in our vaults. Hurry! This limited-edition commemorative will not last long. Grab yours today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

·       TRIBUTE TO THE GRANITE LADY – This coin was released in 2006 to pay tribute to the Old San Francisco Mint and how it survived the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Nicknamed “The Granit Lady,” the Old Mint building is shown on the obverse while the Eagle design from the Morgan Silver Dollar is seen on the reverse.

·       STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each 2006 San Francisco Mint Commemorative Silver Dollar was struck by the current San Francisco Mint in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver.

·       LEGAL TENDER – These 2006-S San Francisco Mint commemorative Silver Dollars are $1 legal tender in the United States and measure 38.1 mm in diameter.

·       GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2006-S San Francisco Mint Commemorative Silver Dollar comes in gleaming Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition.

·       LOW LIMITED EDITION – Just 67,100 of these 2006-S San Francisco Mint Commemorative Silver Dollars were ever struck—a sum that was 59% smaller than the proof mintage—with proceeds earmarked for rehabilitating the Historic Old Mint in San Francisco.

Pay tribute to the Granite Lady’s triumph over the San Francisco Earthquake with this 2006-S San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Silver Dollar. Secure yours now!