Remembering Robert F Kennedy 30 Years After His Passing
In 1998, upon the 30th Anniversary of the death of Senator Robert Kennedy, Congress decided to honor him by authorizing up to 500,000 Silver Dollar commemorative coins that honored his life and accomplishments. Public Law 103-328 honored Senator Kennedy who was assassinated just after winning the California Democratic primary election in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
Designed by Thomas D. Rogers, Sr., the obverse depicts a portrait of Senator Kennedy looking directly at the viewer, with “ROBERT F. KENNEDY” above, “IN GOD WE TRUST” to the left, “1998” and “LIBERTY” to the right of his portrait.
James Peed designed the reverse. It depicts the Seal of the Department of Justice, as Robert Kennedy had served as his brother John Kennedy’s Attorney General, during his administration, before his untimely assassination as well. Above the eagle on the Justice Department seal is the word “JUSTICE” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA“ is on the upper periphery and the denomination, “ONE DOLLAR” is on the lower periphery.
The Uncirculated and Proof versions of this coin were both struck at the San Francisco Mint. The Uncirculated version had 106,422 examples while 99,020 of the Proof version were sold. The coins were sold individually, together in a 2-coin set and in a very popular 2-coin collector’s set with the Uncirculated version of this Silver Dollar was paired with a Matte Finish version of the 1998-S John K. Kennedy Silver Half Dollar.
Over 200,000 of the authorized mintage of 500,000 coins were sold. The surcharge proceeds went to the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial fund.
| Date | Mintmark | Denomination | Type | Mintage | Value |
| 1998 | S | One Dollar | Uncirculated | 106,422 | $70 |
| 1998 | S | One Dollar | Proof | 99,020 | $70 |
| 1998 | S | 2 Coin Set | Unc & Prf | Unknown | $95 |
| 1998 | S | Collector’s Set | Uncirculated | Unknown | $250 |
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