Silver commemoratives were a series of coins issued by the United States to mark significant events, people, or anniversaries. The 1946 series included coins such as the Booker T. Washington and the Washington-Carver commemoratives. These coins typically contained 90% silver and were minted to both celebrate historical figures and provide a collectible item for numismatists. Fifty-cent denominations in this series are particularly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and silver content.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1946-D (Denver) Silver Commemoratives 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Silver Commemoratives 1946 Denver
1946-P (Philadelphia) Silver Commemoratives 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Silver Commemoratives 1946 Philadelphia
1946-S (San Francisco) Silver Commemoratives 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Silver Commemoratives 1946 San Francisco