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The Bicentennial of the Constitution Coins and Medals Act (Pub. L. 99–582) authorized the production of two coins, a silver dollar and a gold half eagle, to commemorate the bicentennial of the signing of the US Constitution. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [1]
Coin Obverse design Reverse design Composition Mintage Available Obverse Reverse $1: United States Constitution Bicentennial dollar [8] A sheaf of parchments, a quill pen, and the words "We the People" Human figures representing the cultural and social diversity of America Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized: 10,000,000 (max) Uncirculated: 451,629 P Proof:
The first commemorative coin of the United States made specifically as a circulation issue was the 1921 Peace dollar. The coin was originally intended to be produced for one year to commemorate the end of World War I, although the design proved popular and continued to be produced until silver dollar production ended in 1935. [17]
Face value Coin Obverse design Reverse design Mintage Obverse Reverse 2¢ United States Bicentennial two-cent piece (cancelled) [2] Unknown Unknown None 25¢ United States Bicentennial quarter
As a way of honoring more presidents, the U.S. Mint began issuing Presidential Dollar coins in the 2000s. Most are worth about face value, but a couple are valued in six figures due to errors.
On June 13, a bill, S. 1141 which provided for a circulating Bicentennial quarter, half dollar and dollar, gave permission for coins to be struck at West Point and allowed for 40% silver clad versions of the new coins for collectors was reported favorably by the Senate Banking Committee. It passed the Senate on July 13.