United States Congress Bicentennial commemorative coins
The United States Congress Bicentennial commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1989.
Legislation
The Bicentennial of the United States Congress Commemorative Coin Act (
Designs
Half Dollar
The obverse of the U.S. Congress Bicentennial commemorative half dollar, designed by Patricia Lewis Verani, features a bust of the Statue of Freedom. The reverse of the coin, designed by William Woodard, features a full view of the Capitol Building surrounded by a wreath.[2]
Dollar
The obverse of the U.S. Congress Bicentennial commemorative dollar, designed by
Half eagle
The obverse of the U.S. Congress Bicentennial half eagle, designed by John Mercanti, features a rendition of the U.S. Capitol dome. The reverse of the coin, also designed by Mercanti, features a portrait of the majestic eagle overlooking the canopy of the Old Senate Chamber.[4]
Specifications
Half Dollar
- Display Box Color: Gray
- Edge: Reeded
- Weight: 11.340 grams
- Diameter: 30.61 millimeters; 1.205 inches
- Composition: 92% copper; 8% nickel (Cupronickel)
Dollar
- Display Box Color: Gray
- Edge: Reeded
- Weight: 26.730 grams; 0.8594 troy ounce
- Diameter: 38.10 millimeters; 1.50 inches
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Half Eagle
- Display Box Color: Gray
- Edge: Reeded
- Weight: 8.359 grams; 0.2687 troy ounce
- Diameter: 21.59 millimeters; 0.850 inch
- Composition: 90% Gold, 3.6% Silver, 6.4% Copper
See also
- List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1980s)
- United States commemorative coins
- US Capitol Bicentennial silver dollar
References
- ^ "Text of H.R. 5280 (100th): Bicentennial of the United States Congress Commemorative Coin Act (Passed Congress version)". GovTrack.us. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ "Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar". United States Mint. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ "Congress Bicentennial Silver Dollar". United States Mint. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ "Congress Bicentennial Gold $5". United States Mint. Retrieved 2022-06-09.