United States Commemoratives

Many consider the 1848 2 1/2 dollar gold piece counter stamped "CAL" to be the first U.S. commemorative coin, as it commemorated the finding of gold in California. Most standard lists begin with the 1892 half dollar commemorating the 400th anniversary of Columbus' voyage to America. Throught the years, the United States has issued a vast array of different commemoratives. In the early days of the commemorative coin programs history, there was very little in the way of restraint or control. There was an over abundance of designs, single coins would in some instances be minted for several years, some coins didn't commemorate much at all. With all the abuses in the commemorative coin market at the time, the public grew very weary very quickly. Because of the publics mistrust, alot of commemorative coins not only didn't sell out, but didn't sell many at all ending in a net loss for some of the groups wanting to profit on the sale of the the coins. The period of early commemoratives ended with the 1954 issues of the Washington-Carver 50-cent piece.

For many years, the United States didn't issue any commemorative coins. this was fine for alot of collectors of the time, as alot of them grew tired of the onslaught of commemorative coin abuses. In 1982 something changed. the United States wanted to issue a commemorative coin celebrating the 250th anniversory of George Washington's birth. What many dont realize, is that in 1932 there was a commemorative issued to celebrate the 200th anniversory of his birth. it was a quarter. The 1932 quarter was well recieved, it eventually stayed as our circulating quarter, and has been to this day. With the re-introduction of commemorative coinage in the United States in 1982, many commemorative coins have been issued.

Congress authorizes commemorative coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. Although these coins are legal tender, they are not minted for general circulation. Each commemorative coin is produced by the United States Mint in limited quantity and is only available for a limited time.

As well as commemorating important aspects of American history and culture, these coins help raise money for important causes. Part of the price of these coins is a surcharge that goes to organizations and projects that benefit the community. For example, surcharges on the Capitol Visitor Center commemorative coins will help build a new visitor center under the U.S. Capitol's East Plaza.

Since the modern commemorative coin program began in 1982, the United States Mint has raised over $418,000,000 in surcharges to help build new museums, maintain national monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, preserve historical sites like George Washington's home, support various Olympic programs, and much more.

As with the early commemorative coin program, abuses starting showing up. Not nearly as bad as before, but bad enough that action was taken. The public had once again been inundated with coins, but this time from the US Mint. when the Olympic commemorative coins were issued, there were dozens of coins. To solve the abuse this time, luckily for us, instead of aboloshing the commemorative program, a law was enacted that only allowed the issuance of 2 commemorative coins each year. 2 groups were created to help guide the US Mint in making smart decisions on designs for commemorative coins. The Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee (CCAC) and Commission of Fine Arts were established to help the US Mint.

With the help of the CCAC and the CFA, there have been very little abuse, and alot of really nice designs.

Early Commemorative

Columbian Exposition

The obverse features the bust right of Christopher Columbus. The coin was originally supposed to be made by U.S.J. Dunbar whose design was based on a portrait painted by Lorenzo Lotto of Columbus in 1512. The U.S. Mint's Chief Engraver at the time, Charles E. Barber, who did engrave the design, based his depiction of Columbus allegedly on a bust made by artist Olin L. Warner. Barber favored his own design of the Western Hemisphere covering the entire reverse. Exposition officials, however, wanted a depiction of Columbus' flag ship the Santa Maria poised over two globes. Barber delegated the task to his Assistant Engraver, George T. Morgan to design the reverse.

1892 Issue:The first half dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in November 1892. A total of 950,000 coins were minted there, with an unknown number reserved for assay. It is believed that none were melted. They were distributed by the World's Columbian Exposition and Chicago banks, which sold them for $1 each.

1893 Issue: The Philadelphia Mint began production of 1893-dated Columbian Commemorative Halves on January 3 of that year. A grand total of 4,052,105 pieces were produced (including 2,105 coins for assay purposes), but sales were nowhere near the levels hoped for by government officials. The Mint destroyed all of the unsold coins. That amounted to 2,501,700 coins which were melted.

The 1893 Columbian Exposition commemorative. The obverse features a portriat of Christopher Columbus based on the bust by Olin L. Warner. The reverse depicts two globes depicting either side of the earth, with Columbus's flag ship Santa Maria above.

• Mint Proof:
• Mint Unc:
• Mintage- Proof: 104
• Mintage- Unc: 1892: 950,000; 1893: 1,550,405
• KM# -
• Publc Law None

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

Booker T Washington / Washington Carver Commemorative

Begining in 1946 with the issuance of the Booker T Washington Half Dollar, deliberate abuse of the commemorative program took place with issuances of the Washington Half with issues is 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, and 1951, and not by just 1 mint, but all 3. By 1951, a clamor was rising from Congress and collectors alike to halt further production of Booker T. Washington half dollars. But the sponsors of the projects being funded by sales of these coins were reluctant to give up this source of income - especially considering that the overall mintage remained for short of the 5-milloin authorized. The sponsors came up with a solution that enabled them to keep selling coins: They induced a reluctant Congress to authorize a new "commem" honoring not only Booker T. Washington but also George Washington Carver, a black agricultural scientist whose distinguished career was somewhat intertwined with that of Washington. Despite strong reservations, Congress went along-primarily because the profits were to go "to oppose the spread of communism among Negroes in the interest of national defense." There was no apparent defection of blacks to this or any other foreign ideology, at least on significant scale, but members of Congress clearly were reluctant to show any hint of softness on communism.

Continuing in 1952, what started with the first 1946 issue, deliberate abuse of the commemorative program took place. In 1951, 1952, 1953 and finally ending in 1954, the Booker T Washington / Washington Carver coin was sold to collectors.

Date - Mintage
1951 --- 110,018
1951D - 10,004
1951S - 10,004
1952 --- 2,006,292
1952D-- 8,006
1952S - 8,006
1953 --- 8,003
1953D - 8,003
1953S - 108,020
1954 --- 12,006
1954D - 12,006
1954S - 122,024

the 1952 Washington-Carver commemorative coin. The obverse has side-by-side busts of Washington and Carver. The reverse features a map of the United States, upon which the letters 'U.S.A.' are superimposed.

• Mint Proof:
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc: 2,006,292
• KM# - 200
• Publc Law None

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

Modern Commemoratives

1982 George Washington 200th anniversary of his death

(a) IN GENERAL- All surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to be used--

(1) to supplement the endowment of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, which shall be a permanent source of support for the preservation of George Washington's home; and

(2) for the continuation and expansion of the efforts of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to educate the American public about the life of George Washington.

The 1982 200th anniversary of George Washington's death commemorative coin. The obverse features General Washington on his horse 'Nelson'. The reverse depicts Washington's home on Mount Vernon.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: D
• Mintage- Proof: 4,894,044
• Mintage- Unc: 2,210,458
• KM# - 208
• Publc Law 97-104

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1986 Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative

Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of: (1) five dollar gold coins, emblematic of the centennial of the Statue of Liberty; (2) one dollar silver coins, emblematic of the use of Ellis Island; and (3) half dollar coins, emblematic of the contributions of immigrants to America.

Sets forth certain features of such coins; and provides for their sale and issuance. Provides for the distribution and use of such sale funds to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Terminates the minting of such coins on December 31, 1986.

The 1986 Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative coin. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty as perceieved by the artist as his feelings of majesty derived from the frontal view of the statue. The reverse depicts Liberty's torch and the words of Emma Lazarus' poem, 'The New Collossus', cited as the inspiration for the reverse.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 6,414,638
• Mintage- Unc: 723,635
• KM# - 214
• Publc Law 99-61

 
Dollar Unc

Dollar Unc

The obverse focuses on the growing New York skyline aroudn 1913, with the Statue's uplifting gesture welcoming an in-bound liner. The scene is set against the sun rising in the east to convey the start of a different life in the New World. The reverse is derived from a photograph of immigrants at Ellis Island, waiting to go to New York.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: D
• Mintage- Proof: 6,925,627
• Mintage- Unc: 928,008
• KM# - 212
• Publc Law 99-61

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

1987 Bicentennial of the United States Constitution

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of five dollar gold coins and one dollar silver coins emblematic of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution.

Sets forth certain features of such coins and provides for their sale and issuance. Terminates the minting of such coins after June 30, 1988.

Requires the Secretary to deposit in the Treasury all surcharges received from sale of such coins, to be used to reduce the national debt.

Title II: Bicentennial of the United States Constitution Commemorative Medals - Directs the Secretary to strike and deliver to the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution a specified number of gold, silver, and bronze medals commemorating the Bicentennial. Authorizes the Commission to dispose of such medals at a premium. Terminates the striking of such medals after December 31, 1987.

The 1987 Bicentennial of the United States Constitution commemorative coins. The obverse focuses on a quill pen, a sheaf of parchment and the words, "We the People". The reverse portrays a cross section of Americans from different periods of history.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 2,747,116
• Mintage- Unc: 451,629
• KM# - 220
• Publc Law 99-582

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1988 Seoul Olympic Games

1988 Olympic Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of gold and silver coins emblematic of the participation of American athletes in the 1988 Olympic Games.

Sets forth certain features of the coins and provides for their sale and issuance. Requires all sales to include specified surcharges. Requires all surcharges to be paid to the United States Olympic Committee. Terminates the minting of the coins on June 30, 1989.

The 1988 Seoul Olympic Games commemorative. The obverse features Liberty's torch and the Olympic torch merging into a single flams, with the words "Olympiad" and "Liberty". The reverse depicts the US Olympic Team Logo, framed by olive branches.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: D
• Mintage- Proof: 1,359,366
• Mintage- Unc: 191,368
• KM# - 222
• Publc Law 100-141

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1989 Congressional Bicentennial

Bicentennial of the United States Congress Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than a specified number of five dollar gold coins, one dollar silver coins, and half dollar clad coins emblematic of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Congress.

Sets forth certain features of such coins. Mandates that the coin design be selected by the Secretary after consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Commission of Fine Arts. Provides for the issuance and sale of the coins. Terminates their minting after June 30, 1990.

Requires the Secretary to deposit all surcharges received from the sale of such coins, in specified portions, in: (1) the Capitol Preservation Fund, to be available to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission; and (2) the Treasury, to reduce the national debt.

The 1989 Bicentennial of Congress commemorative coin. The obverse features the bust of the Statue of Freedom. The reverse depicts the Capitol Building.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: D
• Mintage- Proof: Not Listed
• Mintage- Unc: 163,753
• KM# - 224
• Publc Law 100-673

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

1991 Korean War Veterans Memorial Thirty-Eighth Anniversary

(b) USE OF SURCHARGES-

(1) CONSTRUCTION- All surcharges collected shall be available to the Commission--

(A) to establish and erect the Korean War Veterans Memorial in the Nation's capital to honor those who served;

(B) to make the donation required by section 8(b) of Public Law 99-652; and

(C) to make the deposit described in section 3(c) of Public Law 99-572.

Any surcharges in excess of the amounts needed for the purposes of this paragraph shall be used as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2) MAINTENANCE AND PERPETUAL CARE- Excess funds above the funds required for paragraph (1) shall be available to provide maintenance and perpetual care for the memorial. Any additional excess funds shall be used to establish interpretive centers and to disseminate information.

(3) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FUNDS- Any remaining excess funds shall be donated to the National Park Service for maintenance of memorials under its jurisdiction and authorized by Congress during the 20th century relating to the commemoration of military conflicts in which the United States was involved.

The 1991 Korean War Veterans Memorial Thirty-Eighth Anniversary commemorative. The obverse features a military figure ascending a hill, with naval ships below, and aircraft above. The reverse depicts a map of Korea with insignias.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: D
• Mintage- Proof: 618,488
• Mintage- Unc: 213049
• KM# - 231
• Public Law 101-495

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1991 Mount Rushmore

Of the total surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of the coins issued under this Act--

(1) 50 percent shall be returned to the Federal Treasury for purposes of reducing the national debt; and

(2) 50 percent shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Society to assist the Society's efforts to improve, enlarge, and renovate the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

and then ... To amend the Mount Rushmore Commemorative Coin Act to allow proceeds from the sale of coins to be used to renovate the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

(a) DISTRIBUTION OF SURCHARGES- Section 8 of the Mount Rushmore Commemorative Coin Act (104 Stat. 314; 31 U.S.C. 5112 note) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following:

`(1) the first $18,750,000 shall be paid during fiscal year 1994 by the Secretary to the Society to assist the Society's efforts to improve, enlarge, and renovate the Mount Rushmore National Memorial; and

`(2) the remainder shall be returned to the Federal Treasury for purposes of reducing the national debt.'.

(b) RETROACTIVE EFFECT- If, prior to the enactment of this Act, any amount of surcharges have been received by the Secretary of the Treasury and paid into the United States Treasury pursuant to section 8(1) of the Mount Rushmore Commemorative Coin Act, as in effect prior to the enactment of this Act, that amount shall be paid out of the Treasury to the extent necessary to comply with section 8(1) of the Mount Rushmore Commemorative Coin Act, as in effect after the enactment of this Act. Amounts paid pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be out of funds not otherwise appropriated.

The 1991 Mount Rushmore commemorative coin. The obverse features the Mount Rushmore National Memorial wreathed in laurel. The reverse depicts a Heraldic Eagle Crest over a map of the United States.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: S
• Mintage- Proof: 738,419
• Mintage- Unc: 133,139
• KM# - 229
• Public Law 101-332

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1991 Mount Rushmore commemorative coin. The obverse features the Mount Rushmore National Memorial wreathed in laurel. The reverse shows the American Buffalo surrounded by stars.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: D
• Mintage- Proof: Not Listed
• Mintage- Unc: 172,754
• KM# - 228
• Public Law 101-332

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

1992 Olympic Commemoratives

All surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the United States Olympic Committee. Such amounts shall be used by the United States Olympic Committee for the objects and purposes of the committee as established in the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law--

(1) all amounts received from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be deposited in the coinage profit fund;

(2) the Secretary shall pay the amounts authorized under this Act from the coinage profit fund; and

(3) the Secretary shall charge the coinage profit fund with all expenditures under this Act

The 1992 Olympic Commemorative coin program consisted of both a dollar and half dollar coin. The obverse of the dollar coins features a baseball pitcher 'In Motion', while the reverse depicts the American Flag 'Coat of Arms'.

• Mint Proof : S, San Francisco
• Mint Unc:
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# - 234
• Publc Law 101-406

Dollar Unc

Dollar Unc

The 1992 Olympic Commemorative coin program consisted of both a dollar and half dollar coin. The obverse of the half dollar coin features a Gymnast performing in front of an American Flag, while the reverse depicts an olive branch in front of the olympic torch

• Mint Proof: S, San Francisco
• Mint Unc:
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# - 233
• Publc Law 101-406

 
Half Dollar Proof

 
Dollar Proof

Half Dollar Unc

Half Dollar Unc

1992 200th anniversary of the White House

The total surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of the coins in accordance with section 5 shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the White House Endowment Fund (hereafter referred to as the `Fund')--

(1) to supplement the Fund for an endowment to be used as a permanent source of support for the White House collection of fine art and historic furnishings; and

(2) to be used for the maintenance of the historic public rooms of the White House.

The 1992 White House Commemorative Coin. The obverse features the North Portico of the White House. The reverse features the bust of Architect James Hoban in front of the main entrance of the White House.

• Mint Proof: W
• Mint Unc: D
• Mintage- Proof: 375,851
• Mintage- Unc: 123,803
• KM# - 236
• Public Law 102-281

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1992 Christopher Columbus Coin and Fellowship Act

SEC. 108. USE OF SURCHARGES

The surcharges that are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins minted under this title shall be deposited in the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Fund and be available to the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation.

The purpose of this title is to establish the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Program to encourage and support research, study, and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSES- There is established, as an independent establishment of the executive branch, the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation (hereinafter in this title referred to as the `Foundation').

(b) MEMBERSHIP- The Foundation shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. The Board shall be composed of 13 members, as follows:

(1) Four members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate.

(2) Four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(3) Five members appointed by the President.

(c) CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION- The President shall designate a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among the members appointed by the President.

(d) TERMS OF OFFICE; VACANCIES- Each member of the Board of Trustees appointed under subsection (b) shall serve for a term of 6 years from the expiration of the term of such member's predecessor, except that--

(1) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which such member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term; and

(2) of the members first appointed--

(A) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years;

(B) 5 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years; and

(C) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 6 years, as designated by the President.

(e) EXPENSES; NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION- Members of the Board shall serve without pay, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the Board.

(a) AWARD- The Foundation is authorized to award fellowships to outstanding individuals to encourage new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind. Recipients shall be known as `Columbus Scholars'.

(b) TERM- Fellowships shall be granted for such periods as the Foundation may prescribe but not to exceed 2 years.

(c) SELECTION- The Foundation may provide, directly or by contract, for the conduct of a nationwide competition for the selection of fellowship recipients.

Each person awarded a fellowship under this title shall receive a stipend as determined by the Foundation.

(a) IN GENERAL- There is established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the Christopher Columbus Scholarship Fund (hereafter in this title referred to as the `fund'), which shall consist of--

(1) amounts deposited under subsection (d);

(2) obligations obtained under subsection (c);

(3) amounts contributed to the Foundation; and

(4) all surcharges received by the Secretary of the Treasury from the sale of coins minted under the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Coin Act.

(b) INVESTMENTS-

(1) DUTY OF SECRETARY TO INVEST- The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest in full any amount appropriated or contributed to the fund.

(2) AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS- Investments pursuant to paragraph (1) may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States. For such purpose, such obligations may be acquired--

(A) on original issue at the issue price; or

(B) by purchase of outstanding obligations at the market price.

(3) SPECIAL OBLIGATIONS- The purposes for which obligations of the United States may be issued under chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, are hereby extended to authorize the issuance at par of special obligations exclusively to the fund. Such special obligations shall bear interest at a rate equal to the average rate of interest, computed as to the end of the calendar month preceding the date of such issue, borne by all marketable interest-bearing obligations of the United States then forming a part of the public debt; except that, if such average rate is not a multiple of 1/8 of 1 percent, the rate of interest of such special obligations shall be the multiple of 1/8 of 1 percent next lower than such average rate. Such special obligations shall be issued only if the Secretary determines that the purchase of other obligations of the United States, or of obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States or original issue at the market price, is not in the public interest.

(c) SALE OF OBLIGATIONS- Any obligations acquired by the fund (except special obligations issued exclusively to the fund in accordance with subsection (b)(3)) may be sold by the Secretary at the market price, and such special obligations may be redeemed at par plus accrued interest.

(d) INTEREST- The interest on, and the proceeds from, the sale or redemption of any obligations held in the fund shall be credited to and form a part of the fund.

(e) AVAILABILITY OF FUND-

(1) STIPENDS- The fund shall be available to the Foundation for payment of stipends awarded under section 205. (2) EXPENSES- The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to pay to the Foundation from the interest and earnings of the funds such sums as the Board determines are necessary and appropriate to enable the Foundation to carry out the provision of this title.

(f) DISBURSEMENTS--Disbursements from the fund shall be made on vouchers approved by the Foundation and signed by the Chairman.

The Columbus Quincentenary commemorative coin. This commemeorative coin celebraqtes the 500th anniversary of the voyages of discovery of Christopher Columbus. The obverse features

1992 Columbus Quincentenary P Proof Dollar reverse KM-238

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: D
• Mintage- Proof: 385,241
• Mintage- Unc:106,949
• KM# - 238
• Public Law 102-281

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1992 Columbus Quincentenary S Proof Half Dollar obverse KM-237

• Mint Proof: D
• Mint Unc: S
• Mintage- Proof: 390,154
• Mintage- Unc: 135,702
• KM# - 237
• Public Law 102-281

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

1993 Thomas Jefferson 250th anniversary of birth

All surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this title shall be promptly paid by the Secretary--

(1) in the case of surcharges received in connection with the sale of the first 500,000 coins issued, to the Jefferson Endowment Fund, to be used--

(A) to establish and maintain an endowment to be a permanent source of support for Monticello and its historic furnishings; and

(B) for the Jefferson Endowment Fund's educational programs, including the International Center for Jefferson Studies; and

(2) in the case of surcharges received in connection with the sale of all other such coins, to the Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest, to be used for the restoration and maintenance of Poplar Forest.

The 1993 Thomas Jefferson 250th anniversary of birth commemorative. The obverse features a rendering of the Gilbert Stuart Medallion Portrait showing Thomas Jefferson.The reverse depicts a rendering of Monticello from a drawing produced by the Historic American Building Society and the Historic American Engineering Record of the National Park Service.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 332,891
• Mintage- Unc: 266,927
• KM# - 249
• Public Law 103-186

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1993 World War II 50th anniversary

(b) ERECTION OF WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL, MAINTENANCE OF OTHER MEMORIALS, AND OTHER EXHIBITIONS-

(1) IN GENERAL- 100 percent of the surcharges collected shall be paid to the Commission to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in World War II and to commemorate the participation of the United States in that war. Any funds held by the Commission in excess of the amount needed to establish the memorial shall be used as provided in paragraph (2).

(2) MAINTENANCE OF OTHER MEMORIALS, AND OTHER EXHIBITIONS- Excess funds shall be used as follows:

(A) MAINTENANCE- 40 percent shall be used by the Commission, and 40 percent shall be paid to the Director of the National Park Service, to maintain memorials under their respective jurisdictions and authorized by the Congress during the 20th century relating to the commemoration of military conflicts in which the United States was involved.

(B) SMITHSONIAN EXHIBITS- 20 percent shall be paid to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to collect material and develop exhibitions to educate the generations of the 21st century about the efforts and struggle of the United States to establish freedom around the world during the 20th century.

(c) USE OF FUNDS IF WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL IS NOT ESTABLISHED- If the Congress does not authorize the establishment of a memorial as described in subsection (b)(1) by the date specified in subsection (a), the funds held in the segregated account pursuant to subsection (a) shall be used as if such funds were excess funds under subsection (b)(2).

The 1993 World War II 50th anniversary coin. Teh obverse features the portraits of 3 men from the Armed Services with a war plane flying overhead. The reverse depicts a soldier in the prone position on the side of a hill, with a war ship in the background and a fighter jet above.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 290343
• Mintage- Unc: 192968
• KM# - 243
• Public Law 102-414

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

This medal was part of the World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin and Victory Medals Set.

The World War II Victory Medal was awarded to all the military personnel who served in the United States Armed Forces between December 7th, 1941 and December 31st, 1946. The obverse features a figure of Liberation. The reverse shows several inscriptions seperated by a palm branch and surrounded by the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN 1941*1945."

1993/1994 Los Angeles Olympics Games

The 1993/1994 Los Angeles Olympics Games commemorative. The obverse features the figure of a Discus Thrower inspired by the ancient work of the Greek sculptor, Myron. To the right of the Discus Thrower, in the field is a moving star, the symbol of the XXIII Summer Games. The traditional 5 Olympic rings are below the Star. The reverse depicts a bust of an American Eagle surrounded by laurel branches.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: P, D &S
• Mintage- Proof: 1,577,025
• Mintage- Unc: P: 294,543
• Mintage- Unc: D: 174,014
• Mintage- Unc: S: 174,014
• KM# - 209
• Publc Law 097-220

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: P, D & S
• Mintage- Proof: 1,801,210
• Mintage- Unc: P: 217,954
• Mintage- Unc: D: 116,675
• Mintage- Unc: S: 116,675
• KM# - 210
• Publc Law 097-220

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1994 Bicentennial of the U.S. Capitol

(a) USE OF SURCHARGES- All surcharges that are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins minted under this title shall be deposited in the Capitol Preservation Fund and be available to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission.

(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT- Section 8(b)(1) of Public Law 100-673 is amended to read as follows:

`(2) LIMITATIONS ON REIMBURSEMENTS- No amount received by the Commission from the Capitol Preservation Fund from the sale of coins minted under this Act may be used to pay representational expenses of the Commission'.

The 1994 United States Capitol Bicentennial. The obverse features an architectural rendering of the US capital dome. The reverse depicts the center of a stained glass window from the Senate and House grand staircase.

• Mint Proof : S, San Francisco
• Mint Unc:
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc :
• KM# - 253
• Public Law 103-186

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1994 World Cup USA 1994

a) IN GENERAL- All surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Organizing Committee. All remaining funds from the sale of the coins authorized under this Act shall be deemed to be surcharges and transmitted in accordance with this section.

(b) USE OF PROCEEDS- Amounts received under subsection (a) shall be used by the Organizing Committee for purposes of organizing and staging the 1994 World Cup , with 10 percent of such funds to be made available through the United States Soccer Federation Foundation, Inc., for distribution to institutions for scholastic scholarships to qualified students.

The 1994 World Cup USA 1994 commemorative coin.

• Mint Proof Dollar: S, San Francisco
• Mint Unc:
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Uncr:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# - 247
• Public Law 102-281

Dollar Unc

Dollar Unc

The 1994 World Cup USA 1994 commemorative coin. The obverse depicts a World Cup soccer player contemplatinghis next move. The reverse shows the official 1994 World Cup logo flanked by laurel branches.

• Mint Proof : P
• Mint Unc: P & D
• Mintage- Proof Half Dollar: 609,354
• Mintage- Unc Half Dollar: P: 122,412
• Mintage- Unc Half Dollar: D: 168,208
• KM# - 246
• Public Law 102-281

Half Dollar Proof

Half Dollar Proof

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

1995 Special Olympics World Games

The total surcharges collected by the Secretary from the sale of the coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the 1995 Special Olympics World Games Organizing Committee, Inc. Such amounts shall be used to--

(1) provide a world class sporting event for athletes with mental retardation;

(2) demonstrate to a global audience the extraordinary talents, dedication, and courage of persons with mental retardation; and

(3) underwrite the cost of staging and promoting the 1995 Special Olympics World Games .

The 1995 Special Olympics World Games. The obverse features a portrait engraving of the founder of the Special Olympics, Kennedy Shriver. The reverse depicts a special olympics medal and rose with a quote from Kennedy Shriver, "As we hope for the best in them, hope is reborn in us."

• Mint Proof:
• Mint Unc:
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# -
• Publc Law 103-328

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

1995-1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games

1995 Not more than 175,000 each of two coins of different designs;
1996 Not more than 300,000 each of two coins of different designs.

(b) ONE DOLLAR SILVER COINS- The Secretary shall issue one dollar coins, each of which shall weigh 26.73 grams, have a diameter of 1.500 inches, and contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, with the dates and in the amounts, as follows:

1995 Not more than 750,000 each of four coins of different designs;
1996 Not more than 1,000,000 each of four coins of different designs.

(c) HALF DOLLAR CLAD COINS- The Secretary shall issue half dollar coins, each of which shall weigh 11.34 grams, have a diameter of 30.61 millimeters and be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code, with the dates and in the amounts, as follows:

1995 Not more than 2,000,000 coins each of 2 coins of different designs;
1996 Not more than 3,000,000 coins each of 2 coins of different designs.

DISTRIBUTION OF SURCHARGES.

(a) IN GENERAL- All surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this title shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to Atlanta Centennial Olympic Properties.

(b) USE OF PROCEEDS-

(1) IN GENERAL- Amounts received under subsection (a) (net of expenses incurred by Atlanta Centennial Olympic Properties in connection with the coin program) shall be distributed equally to the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Inc. and the United States Olympic Committee.

(2) ATLANTA COMMITTEE FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES- Amounts distributed to the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Inc. may be used by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Inc. to stage and promote the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

(3) UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE- Amounts distributed to the United States Olympic Committee shall be used by the United States Olympic Committee for the objects and purposes of the Committee as established in the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.

The 1995-1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games comemorative coin series.

The obverse features baseball players in action, and the 5 Olympic Rings to the left. The reverse depicts a representation of a globe with the Olympic torch in the center.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: S
• Mintage- Proof: 118,087
• Mintage- Unc: 164,605
• KM# - 262
• Public Law 102-390

The obverse features basketball players in action, and the 5 Olympic Rings to the left. The reverse depicts a representation of a globe with the Olympic torch in the center.

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: S
• Mintage- Proof: 169,655
• Mintage- Unc: 171,001
• KM# - 257
• Public Law 102-390

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

1995 100th anniversary of the beginning of the protection of Civil War battlefields

(a) DISTRIBUTION- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the total surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Foundation and used by the Foundation for the preservation of historically significant Civil War battlefields.

The 1995 Civil War Batterfield Commemorative coin. The obverse features a Civil War Drummer. The reverse depicts a landscape and cannon with the inscription "Enriching Our Future By Preserving The Past".

• Mint Proof: S
• Mint Unc: S
• Mintage- Proof: 330,099
• Mintage- Unc: 119,510
• KM# - 254
• Public Law 102-379

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

1997 175th anniversary of the founding of the United States Botanic Garden

All surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Fund for the United States Botanic Garden.

The 1997 Botani Garden 175th Anniversary commemorative coin. The obverse features the facade of the United States Botanic Garden building. The reverse depicts America's national flower, the rose, displayed beneath a garland of roses.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 264,528
• Mintage- Unc: 57,272
• KM# - 278
• Publc Law 103-328

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

2001 National Museum of the American Indian Commemorative Coin

(a) IN GENERAL- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, the proceeds from the surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid promptly by the Secretary to the National Museum of the American Indian of the Smithsonian Institution for the purposes of--

(1) commemorating the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian; and

(2) supplementing the endowment and educational outreach funds of the Museum of the American Indian.

The 2001 National Museum of the American Indian Commemorative Coin. The coin is based on the original Buffalo nickle, as designed by James Earle Fraser, and minted from 1913 through 1938. The obverse portrays a profile representation of a Native American. The reverse depicts a representation of an American Buffalo, or Bison.

• Mint Proof: 272,969
• Mint Unc: 197,131
• Mintage- Proof: P
• Mintage- Unc: D
• KM# - 325
• Public Law 106-375

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

2002 Winter Olympic Commemorative

b) DISTRIBUTION- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary as follows:

(1) SALT LAKE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES OF 2002 - One half to the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 for use in staging and promoting the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games .

(2) UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE- One half to the United States Olympic Committee for use by the Committee for the objects and purposes of the Committee, as established in the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.

The 2002 Winter Olympic Commemorative. The obverse features the Crystal Emblem of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Olympic Rings, and the Games' secondary identity mark entitled: "Rhythm of the Land". Teh reverse depicts the Salt Lake City skyline with the Rocky Mountains in the background.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 142,873
• Mintage- Unc: 35,388
• KM# - 336
• Public Law 106-435

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

2002 United States Military Academy Bicentennial Commemorative Coin

The total surcharges collected by the Secretary from the sale of the coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Association of Graduates, United States Military Academy to assist the Association of Graduates' efforts to provide direct support to the academic, military , physical, moral, and ethical development programs of the Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy

The 2002 United States Military Academy Bicentennial Commemorative Coin. The obverse depicts a cadet color guard in parade exercise with the Military Academy's Washington Hall and Cadet Chapel in the background. The reverse shows the West Point Bicentennial logo.

• Mint Proof: W, West Point
• Mint Unc: W, West Point
• Mintage- Proof: 288,293
• Mintage- Unc: 103,201
• KM# - 338
• Public Law 103-328

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

2003 First Flight Commemorative

a) IN GENERAL- All surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the First Flight Foundation for the purposes of--

(1) repairing, refurbishing, and maintaining the Wright Brothers Monument on the Outer Banks of North Carolina; and

(2) expanding (or, if necessary, replacing) and maintaining the visitor center and other facilities at the Wright Brothers National Memorial Park on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, including providing educational programs and exhibits for visitors.

The 2003 First Flight Commemorative. The obverse design was inspired by the George T Morgan obverse of the Wright Brothers Congressional Gold Medal issued by the United States Mint in 1909. The reverse depicts the 1903 Wright Flyer soaring over Kitty Hawk Beach.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 193,086
• Mintage- Unc: 53,761
• KM# - 349
• Public Law 105-124

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

The obverse features the Wright Brothers Monument atop its star-shaped base. The reverse depicts the 1903 Wright Flyer on its first flight with Orville Wright flying amd Wilbur Wright running along side.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 111,569
• Mintage- Unc: 57,726
• KM# - 348
• Public Law 105-124

 
Half Dollar Unc

 
Half Dollar Unc

2004 Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative

a) IN GENERAL- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, the proceeds from the surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this title shall be promptly paid by the Secretary as follows:

(1) NATIONAL LEWIS AND CLARK BICENTENNIAL COUNCIL- 2/3 to the National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council, for activities associated with commemorating the bicentennial of the Expedition.

(2) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE- 1/3 to the National Park Service for activities associated with commemorating the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The 2004 Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative. The obevrse depicts Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on a stream bank planning another day of travel and exploration. Lewis is seen holding his journal. The reverse features two feathers from the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial logo - representing the many Native American Indian Cultures touched by the Corps of Discovery Expedition. It also features a peace medal presented to the Native American Nations during the expedition on behalf of President Jefferson. 17 Stars represent the number of states in the Union in 1804.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 288,492
• Mintage- Unc: 90,323
• KM# - 363
• Public Law 106-126

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

The Lewis & Clark United States Mint Coin and Puouch Set included a proof version of the Lewis & Clark coin, with an authentic handcrafted American Indian pouch.

• Name: Leonard Good Bear
• Date: 06/29/04
• Tribe Name: Sans Arc LaKota
• New Tribe Name: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
• Location: South Dakota

2004 Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin

(a) IN GENERAL- The first $7,000,000 of the surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this title shall be promptly paid by the Secretary as follows:

(1) 1/7 to the Museum of Arts and History, in the city of Port Huron, Michigan for the endowment and construction of a special museum on Thomas A. Edison's life in Port Huron.

(2) 1/7 to the Edison Birthplace Association, Incorporated, in Milan, Ohio, to assist in such association's efforts to raise an endowment as a permanent source of support for the repair and maintenance of the Thomas A. Edison birthplace, a national historic landmark.

(3) 1/7 to the National Park Service for use in protecting, restoring, and cataloguing historic documents and objects at Thomas A. Edison's `invention factory' in West Orange, New Jersey.

(4) 1/7 to the Edison Plaza Museum in Beaumont, Texas, for expanding educational programs on Thomas A. Edison and for the repair and maintenance of the museum.

(5) 1/7 to the Edison Winter Home and Museum in Fort Myers, Florida, for historic preservation, restoration, and maintenance of Thomas A. Edison's historic home and chemical laboratory.

(6) 1/7 to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, for use in maintaining and expanding displays and educational programs associated with Thomas A. Edison .

(7) 1/7 to the Edison Memorial Tower in Edison , New Jersey, for the preservation, restoration, and expansion of the tower and museum.

(b) EXCESS PAYABLE TO THE NATIONAL NUMISMATIC COLLECTION- After payment of the amount required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall pay the remaining surcharges to the National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C., for the support of the National Numismatic Collection at the museum.

The 2004 Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin. The obverse features Thomas Alva Edison holding an experimental lightbulb inhis laboratory. The reverse shows rays of light radiating from an 1879 light bulb.

• Mint Proof: P, Philidelphia
• Mint Unc: P, Philidelphia
• Mintage- Proof: 213,409
• Mintage- Unc: 68,031
• KM# - 362
• Public Law 105-331

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

2005 John Marshall Commemorative Coin

(b) DISTRIBUTION- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Supreme Court Historical Society for the purposes of--

(1) supporting historical research and educational programs about the Supreme Court and the Constitution of the United States and related topics;

(2) supporting fellowship programs, internships, and docents at the Supreme Court; and

(3) collecting and preserving antiques, artifacts, and other historical items related to the Supreme Court and the Constitution of the United States and related topics.

The 2005 John Marshall Commemorative Coin. The obverse portrays a profile of the Chief Justice John Marshall. The reverse depicts an interior view of the Old Supreme Court Chamber located in the US Capital.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 141,993
• Mintage- Unc: 48,953
• KM# - 375
• Public Law 108-290

Dollar Unc

Dollar Unc

This intaglio print comes from the Chief Justice John Marshall Coin and Chronicles Set.

The 1984 engraving by Charles Burt was utilized to create a master die that was developed into a plate to print the Chief Justice John Marshall Intaglio Print by the Bureau of Engraving and Printed in Washington, D.C.

2005 Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Commemorative Coin

a) DISTRIBUTION- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for the purposes of construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center, as authorized by section 1 of Public Law 106-398 (114 Stat. 1654).

The 2005 Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Commemorative Coin. The obverse features the historic flag raising on Iwo Jima. The reverse depicts the United States Marine Corps Emblem.

• Mint Proof: P, Philidelphia
• Mint Unc: P, Philidelphia
• Mintage- Proof: 370,000
• Mintage- Unc: 130,000
• KM# - 376
• Public Law 108-291

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

2006 Benjamin Franklin Commemorative

b) DISTRIBUTION- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to

-The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission, to be used to educate people everywhere about the important legacy of Benjamin Franklin .

The 2006 Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Scientist coin. The obverse features a representation of Benjamin Franklin's famous kite experiment. The reverse shows Benjamin Franklin's "Join, or Die" political cartoon, published in the Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9th, 1754.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 142,000
• Mintage- Unc: 58,000
• KM# - 387
• Public Law 108-464

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

The 2006 Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Founding Father coin. The obverse features an image of Benjamin Franklin based on the original bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon.

• Mint Proof: P
• Mint Unc: P
• Mintage- Proof: 142,000
• Mintage- Unc: 58,000
• KM# - 388
• Public Law 108-464

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

The following descriptions were from the Benjamin Franklin Coin & Chronicles Set.

Stamp 1 -

From his childhood apprenticeship in Boston to his career in Philadelphia as an adult, Benjamin Franklin enjoyed a lifelong passion with printing. In addition to the Pennsylvania Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanack, his press also printed a wide range of materials such as government pamphlets, religious tracts, currency and books.

Stamp 2 -

Remembered for the pursuits he called "philosophical amusements", Benjamin Franklin was intensely curious about natural phenomena. His observations and experiments in areas such as electricity and meteorology resulted in interestign inventions, including a heatign stove, the lightening rod, and an early electrical battery.

Stamp 3 -

Deeply involved in politics and civic life, Benjamin Franklin served in the Continental Congress and signed both the Decleration of Independance and the Constitution. Often considered America's first diplomat, Franklin negotiated an alliance with France and helped secure a peace treaty with Great Britain.

Stamp 4 -

Benjamin Franklin was vital to the organization of the American Postal System, serving as postmaster of Philadelphia and a deputy postmaster for the American colonies before being appointed postmaster general by the Continental Congress in 1775. He marked postage-free letters with his unique personal signature: "B. Free Franklin."

Engraving of 'The Signing of the Decleration of Independance' by John Trubull in the Rotunda of the United States Capital.

2006 San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin

(a) IN GENERAL- All surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to Friends of the Mint for the purposes of--

(1) refurbishing sections of the Old San Francisco Mint building; and

(2) constructing additions to, operating, and maintaining the Old San Francisco Mint.

The 2006 San Francisco old mint commemeroative coin. The obverse features an image of the San Francisco Old Mint building based on the obverse of the San Francisco Mint Medal. The reverse is a replica of the 1904 Liberty Head silver dollar eagle reverse. On Wednesday, April 18, 1906, at 5:12 A.M. there was an magnitured 7.7 quake that struck the city. The mint was one of the few buildings that survived and was instrumental in rebuilding the area.

• Mint Proof: S, San Francisco
• Mint Unc: S, San Francisco
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# - 394
• Public Law 109-230

2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Commemorative

(b) Distribution- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Secretary of the Interior for the protection, preservation, and interpretation of resources and stories associated with Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, including the following:

(1) Site improvements at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.

(2) Development of interpretive and education programs and historic preservation projects.

(3) Establishment of cooperative agreements to preserve or restore the historic character of the Park Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive corridors adjacent to the site.

The 2007 Little Rock High School silver coin. The obverse features a group of children walking to school, escorted by a United States soldier. The reverse depicts the front entrance of the Little Rock Central High School.

• Mint: P, Philidelphia
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# - 418
• Public Law 109-146

Included with the Little Rock Coin & Medal set' was this copper medal. The obverse depicts the front entrance stairway to the Little Rock High School, with the students being escorted up protected by soldiers. The reverse features the names of the 9 courageous students that entered the school that day.

2007 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin

(b) DISTRIBUTION- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary as follows:

(1) PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEGACIES OF JAMESTOWN - 1/2 of the surcharges shall be used to support programs to promote the understanding of the legacies of Jamestown and for such purpose shall be paid to the Jamestown -Yorktown Foundation of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

(2) OTHER PURPOSES FOR SURCHARGES-

(A) IN GENERAL- 1/2 of the surcharges shall be used for the following purposes:

(i) To sustain the ongoing mission of preserving Jamestown .

(ii) To enhance national and international educational programs relating to Jamestown , Virginia.

(iii) To improve infrastructure and archaeological research activities relating to Jamestown , Virginia.

(iv) To conduct other programs to support the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown , Virginia.

(B) RECIPIENTS OF SURCHARGES FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES- The surcharges referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be distributed by the Secretary in equal shares to the following organizations for the purposes described in such subparagraph:

(i) The Secretary of the Interior.

(ii) The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

(iii) The Jamestown -Yorktown Foundation of the Commonwealth of Virginia

The 2007 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin. The obverse features three faces of diversity, representing the three cultures that came together at Jamestown. The reverse shows a depiction of the three ships which brought the first English settlers to Jamestown in 1607.

• Mint Proof: P, Philidelphia
• Mint Unc: P, Philidelphia
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# - 405
• Public Law 108-289

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

2008 American Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin

The United States Mint undertook the American Bald Eagle program with the intentions of raising money to fund special programs:

(b) Distribution- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary as follows:

(1) 1/3 to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee in the United States to further its works.

(2) 1/3 to the American Bald Eagle Foundation of Haines, Alaska, to further its works.

(3) 1/3 to the Peregrine Fund of Boise, Idaho, to further its works.'

The 2008 American Bald Eagle Silver coin. The obverse features a mature eagle soaring majestically through the sky. The reverse design is based on a replica of the first Great Seal of the United States that was used between 1782 and 1841.

• Mint Proof: P, Philidelphia
• Mint Unc: P, Philidelphia
• Mintage- Proof: Estimated 500,000
• Mintage- Unc: combined with above
• KM# - 439
• Public Law 108-246

The obverse of the half dollar depicts baby eaglets at about 2 or 3 days of age, settled in a nest with anunhatched egg. The reverse features the famous Bald Eagle "Challenger" with an American flag in the background.

• Mint Proof: S, San Francisco
• Mint Unc: S, San Francisco
• Mintage- Proof: Estimated 750,000
• Mintage- Unc: combined with above
• KM# - 438
• Public Law 108-486

Half Dollar Proof

Half Dollar Proof

Half Dollar Unc

Half Dollar Unc

Included with the American Bald Eagle 'Coin & Medal set' was this copper medal. The obverse shows a Bald Eagle taking flight above the trees. The reverse has Theodore Roosevelt standing on a rock outcroping with the text:

"National Wildlife Refuge System

Celebrating a century of conservation 1903 - 2003"

2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin

(a) In General- All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin .

(b) Distribution- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins minted under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to further the work of the Commission.

The Congress finds as follows:

(1) Abraham Lincoln , the 16th President, was one of the Nation's greatest leaders, demonstrating true courage during the Civil War, one of the greatest crises in the Nation's history.

(2) Born of humble roots in present-day LaRue County, Kentucky, on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln rose to the Presidency through a combination of honesty, integrity, intelligence, and commitment to the United States.

(3) With the belief that all men were created equal, Abraham Lincoln led the effort to free all slaves in the United States.

(4) Abraham Lincoln had a generous heart, with malice toward none and with charity for all.

(5) Abraham Lincoln gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country, dying from an assassin's bullet on April 15, 1865.

(6) The year 2009 will be the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln .

 

The 2009 Abraham Lincoln commemorative. The obverse features a three-quarters portrait of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The reverse depicts the last 43 words of the Gettysburg address. In dedicating the Gettysburg National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, site of one of the fiercest battles of the war, Lincoln eloquently reminded the country and the world why it was being waged:

• Mint Proof: P, Philidelphia
• Mint Unc: P, Philidelphia
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# - Not Yet Listed
• Publc Law 109-285

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

• Mint Proof:
• Mint Unc:
• Mintage-
• Mintage- :
• KM# - Not Yet Listed
• Publc Law 109-145

2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Commemorative Coin

(a) Surcharge Required- All sales of coins under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin.

(b) Distribution- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Federation of the Blind, to further its programs to promote Braille literacy.

Congress finds as follows:

(1) Louis Braille , who invented the Braille method for reading and writing by the blind that has allowed millions of blind people to be literate participants in their societies, was born in Coupvray, a small village near Paris, on January 4, 1809.

(2) Braille lost his sight at the age of 3, after injuring himself with an awl in the shop of his father Rene, a maker of harnesses and other objects of leather

(3) A youth who was both intelligent and creative, Braille was blessed with dedicated parents, a thoughtful local priest, and an energetic local schoolteacher.

(4) Braille adapted to his situation and attended local school with other children of his age, an unheard-of practice for a blind child of the period.

(5) Charles Barbier de la Serre, a captain in Napoleon's army, had invented `night writing', a method for communicating on the battlefield amidst the thick smoke of combat, or at night without lighting a match (which would aid enemy gunners), that used dots and dashes that were felt and interpreted with the fingers. He later adapted the method for use by the blind, calling it `Sonography', because it represented words by sounds, rather than spelling.

(6) Braille adopted the Sonography method instantly, but soon recognized that the basis in sound and the large number of dots, as many as 12, used to represent words was too cumbersome.

(7) By the age of 15, and using a blunt awl, the same sort of tool that had blinded him, Braille had developed what is essentially modern Braille , a code that uses no more than 6 dots in a `cell' of 2 columns of 3 dots each to represent each letter, and contains a system of punctuation and of `contractions' to speed writing and reading.

(8) Also a talented organist who supported himself by giving concerts, Braille went on to develop the Braille representation of music, and in 1829, published the first-ever Braille book, a manual about how to read and write music.

(9) Despite the fact that many blind people enthusiastically adopted the system of writing and reading, there was great skepticism among sighted people about the real usefulness of Braille's code, and even at the Royal Institute, it was not taught until after his death on January 6, 1852.

(10) Braille did not start to spread widely until 1868 when a group of British men, later to become known as the Royal National Institute for the Blind, began publicizing and teaching the system.

(11) Braille did not become the official and sole method of reading and writing for blind United States citizens until the 20th Century.

(12) Helen Keller, a Braille reader of another generation, said: `Braille has been a most precious aid to me in many ways. It made my going to college possible--it was the only method by which I could take notes on lectures. All my examination papers were copied for me in this system. I use Braille as a spider uses its web--to catch thoughts that flit across my mind for speeches, messages, and manuscripts.'

(13) While rapid technological advances in the 20th Century have greatly aided the blind in many ways by speeding access to information, each advance has seen a commensurate drop in the teaching of Braille , to the point that only about 10 percent of blind students today are taught the system.

(14) The National Federation of the Blind, the Nation's oldest membership organization consisting of blind members, has been a champion of the Braille code, of Braille literacy for all blind people, and of the memory of Louis Braille , and continues its Braille literacy efforts today through its divisions emphasizing Braille literacy, education of blind children, and employment of the blind.

(15) Braille literacy aids the blind in taking responsible and self-sufficient roles in society, such as employment. While 70 percent of the blind are unemployed, 85 percent of the employed blind are Braille -literate.

 

The 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial commemorative. The obverse features a frontal view portrait of Louis Braille. The reverse depicts a child reading a book written in Braille. The word 'Braille' is written in Braille characters across the top of the coin.

• Mint Proof: P, Philidelphia
• Mint Unc: P, Philidelphia
• Mintage- Proof:
• Mintage- Unc:
• KM# - Not Yet Listed
• Publc Law 109-247

 
Dollar Unc

 
Dollar Unc

2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial

(a) In General- All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin.

(b) Distribution- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation, which funds will be made available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of Scouting in hard to serve areas.

(c) Audits- The Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and other data of the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under subsection (b).

(d) Limitation- Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

The Congress finds as follows:

(1) The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its centennial on February 8, 2010 .

(2) The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth organization in the United States, with 3,000,000 youth members and 1,000,000 adult leaders in the traditional programs of Cub Scouts , Boy Scouts , and Venturing.

(3) Since 1910, more than 111,000,000 youth have participated in Scouting's traditional programs.

(4) The Boy Scouts of America was granted a Federal charter in 1916 by an Act of the 64th Congress which was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson.

(5) In the 110th Congress, 248 members of the House of Representative and the Senate have participated in Boy Scouts of America as Scouts or adult leaders.

(6) The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is `to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law'.

(7) Every day across our Nation, Scouts and their leaders pledge to live up the promise in the Scout Oath--`On my honor I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight'--and the Scout Law, according to which a Scout is `Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent'.

(8) In the past 4 years alone, Scouting youth and their leaders have volunteered more than 6,500,000 hours of service to their communities through more than 75,000 service projects, benefiting food banks, local schools, and civic organizations.

The 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial commemorative. The obverse features a Cub Scout in the forground with a Boy Scout and female Venturer in the background saluting. The inscriptions around the rim state 'Continuing The Journey', '1910', '2010', 'In God We Trust', and 'Liberty'. The reverse depicts the Boy Scouts of America univeral emblem. The inscriptions around the rim state 'United States of America', 'Boy Scounts of America', 'Be Prepared', 'E Pluribus Unum', and 'One Dollar'.

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2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life

(a) In General- All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin.

(b) Distribution- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation for the purpose of establishing an endowment to support the construction of American Veterans' Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C.

(c) Audits- The Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and other data of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under subsection (b).

The Congress finds as follows:

(1) The Armed Forces of the United States have answered the call and served with distinction around the world--from hitting the beaches in World War II in the Pacific and Europe, to the cold and difficult terrain in Korea, the steamy jungles of Vietnam, and the desert sands of the Middle East.

(2) All Americans should commemorate those who come home having survived the ordeal of war, and solemnly honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives for their country.

(3) All Americans should honor the millions of living disabled veterans who carry the scars of war every day, and who have made enormous personal sacrifices defending the principles of our democracy.

(4) In 2000, Congress authorized the construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial.

(5) The United States should pay tribute to the Nation's living disabled veterans by minting and issuing a commemorative silver dollar coin.

(6) The surcharge proceeds from the sale of a commemorative coin would raise valuable funding for the construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial.

The 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life commemorative. The obverse features an image of the legs and boots of three verterans with the inscription 'THEY STOOD UP FOR US'. The reverse depicts a forget-me-not flower at the base of a wreath wrapped in a ribbon that cradles and supports clusters of oak branches with the inscription 'Take This Moment to Honor Our Disabled Defenders of Freedom'.

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2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative

(a) In General- All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows:

(1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin.

(2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin.

(b) Distribution- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to help finance the educational, scholarship and outreach programs of the Foundation.

(c) Audits- The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b).

(d) Limitation- Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

The Congress finds as follows:

(1) The Medal of Honor , first authorized by the Congress in 1861 as the United States Navy's highest personal decoration, the Army Medal of Honor was authorized by the Congress in 1862, and the Air Force Medal of Honor was authorized by Congress in 1956.

(2) The Medal of Honor is presented by the President of the United States in the name of the Congress, to a person who, while a member of the United States Armed Forces, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

(3) The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life.

(4) Incontestable proof of the performance of the service will be exacted and each recommendation for the award of this decoration will be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.

(5) Fewer than 3,500 Medals of Honor have been awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces.

(6) The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a not-for-profit organization chartered by the 85th Congress under a legislative act signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 14, 1958, and membership in the Society is restricted to recipients of the Medal of Honor .

(7) Society members are joined together for the purpose of forming and maintaining friendship among all living recipients of the Medal of Honor and remembrance of posthumous and deceased recipients.; they are dedicated to the protection and preservation of the dignity, honor and name of the Medal of Honor ; service to others; service to Nation; and the promotion of allegiance to the Constitution and the Government of the United States.

(8) Members of the Society act to foster patriotism and to inspire and encourage the youth of America to become worthy citizens.

(9) The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Society in 1999, is dedicated to--

(A) perpetuating the Medal of Honor's legacy through outreach and collaborative efforts;

(B) raising funds for initiatives that promote what the Medal of Honor represents, operation of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society headquarters, and the public outreach activities of the Medal of Honor Society's membership; and

(C) promoting American values and the qualities of courage, sacrifice and patriotism through increased awareness, education, scholarships, behavior and example.

(10) Through its educational and outreach programs, the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation promotes heroism, selflessness and distinguished citizenship among American youth and brings public awareness to the actions of ordinary Americans who have made and are making a profound difference in preserving our freedoms.

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2011 United States Army Commemorative

(a) In General- All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows:

(1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin.

(2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin.

(3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar coin.

(b) Distribution- Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Foundation to help finance the National Museum of the United States Army .

(c) Audits- The Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received by the Foundation under subsection (b).

(d) Limitation- Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

The Congress finds that--

(1) the United States Army , founded in 1775, has served this country well for over 230 years;

(2) the United States Army has played a decisive role in protecting and defending freedom throughout the history of the United States , from the Colonial period to today, in wartime and in peace, and has consistently answered the call to serve the American people at home and abroad since the Revolutionary War;

(3) the sacrifice of the American soldier, of all ranks, since the earliest days of the Republic has been immense and is deserving of the unique recognition bestowed by commemorative coinage;

(4) the Army , the Nation's oldest and largest military service, is the only service branch that currently does not have a comprehensive national museum celebrating, preserving, and displaying its heritage and honoring its veterans;

(5) the National Museum of the United States Army will be--

(A) the Army's only service-wide, national museum honoring all soldiers, of all ranks, in all branches since 1775; and

(B) located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, across the Potomac River from the Nation's Capitol, a 10-minute drive from Mount Vernon, the home of the Army's first Commander-in-Chief, and astride the Civil War's decisive Washington-Richmond corridor;

(6) the Army Historical Foundation (hereafter in this Act referred to as the `Foundation'), founded in 1983--

(A) is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American soldier; and

(B) seeks to educate future Americans to fully appreciate the sacrifices that generations of American soldiers have made to safeguard the freedoms of this Nation;

(7) the completion and opening to the public of the National Museum of the United States Army will immeasurably help in fulfilling that mission;

(8) the Foundation is a nongovernmental, member-based, and publicly supported nonprofit organization that is dependent on funds from members, donations, and grants for support;

(9) the Foundation uses such support to help create the National Museum of the United States Army , refurbish historical Army buildings, acquire and conserve Army historical art and artifacts, support Army history educational programs, for research, and publication of historical materials on the American soldier, and to provide support and counsel to private and governmental organizations committed to the same goals as the Foundation;

(10) in 2000, the Secretary of the Army designated the Foundation as its primary partner in the building of the National Museum of the United States Army ; and

(11) the Foundation is actively engaged in executing a major capital campaign to support the National Museum of the United States Army .

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