This authentic 1986 Liberty half-dollar has been expertly minted from a high-quality copper nickel-alloy that ensures its long-lasting quality and aesthetic appeal. Featuring Lady Liberty in high relief in the foreground, this tribute serves as a great reminder of America's most cherished symbol of freedom. The Lady Liberty Half-Dollar Pays Celebrates the Statue's 100th BirthdayĪvailable from American Mint, the 1986 Statue of Liberty Half-Dollar honors the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island. Part of the original purchase price of each coin was used to restore the Statue and Ellis Island, and to create an endowment for the future maintenance of these beloved national monuments. In 1986, to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, Congress authorized the creation and minting of a special half-dollar honoring LadyLiberty and Ellis Island.
It immediately served as a welcoming sight to immigrants as they approached Ellis Island with the dream of starting a new and prosperous life for themselves, their families, and future generations. France gifted the immaculate copper sculpture to the people of the United States in 1886. Arguably America's most famous and recognizable national monument, the Statue of Liberty has symbolized hope and freedom for more than a century.
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