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1992 – 1993 $1: Christopher Columbus Quincentenary dollar [12] Christopher Columbus, a globe, and ships Half of a ship and half of the U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery: Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized: 4,000,000 (max) Uncirculated: 106,949 D Proof: 385,241 P 1992 – 1993 $5: Christopher Columbus Quincentenary half eagle [13] Christopher Columbus ...
The Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Coin Act (Pub. L. 102–281) authorized the production of three coins, a clad half dollar, a silver dollar, and a gold half eagle, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [1]
Among other Christopher Columbus Quincentenary coins, on August 28, 1992, a Christopher Columbus Quincentenary dollar coin was issued by the United States Mint. The coin honored the achievements of Columbus, and the proceeds from its surcharges were given to the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation in order to further its research. [20]
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]
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By the end of 2008, all of the original 50 States quarters had been minted and released. The official total, according to the US Mint, was 34,797,600,000 coins. The average mintage was 695,952,000 coins per state, but ranged from Virginia's 1,594,616,000 to Oklahoma's 416,600,000. Demand was stronger for quarters issued early in the program.
The 1992 White House Commemorative Coin Act (Pub. L. 102–281) authorized the production of a silver dollar to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the laying of the White House cornerstone in 1792. The act allowed the coin to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes.
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: