On Thursday, Nov. 28, officials from the United States Mint hosted a ceremonial strike event for the 2018 World War I Centennial Silver Dollar commemorating the 100th anniversary of America’s involvement in the First World War. LeRoy Transfield created the silver dollar’s designs and recently retired United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart sculpted them for coins. The U.S. Mint will begin selling a pair of WWI Centennial Silver Dollars on Jan. 17, 2018. The U.S. Mint in 2018 will also produce and sell companion WWI silver medals honoring the Army, Navy, Air Service, Marines, and Coast Guard.. (See these medal designs.) Each medal will be paired with a World War I Centennial Silver Dollar and offered as a special set.