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  2. Christopher Columbus Quincentenary coins - Wikipedia

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    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]

  3. Columbus Quincentenary - Wikipedia

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    Official logo of the commemoration. The Columbus Quincentenary (1992) was the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' 1492 arrival in America.Similar to Columbus Day, the annual celebration of Columbus' arrival, the quincentenary was viewed contentiously, as different cultures and peoples had different ways of understanding Columbus' role in history.

  4. List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1990s)

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    1992 $5: 1992 Summer Olympics half eagle [9] Sprinter Olympic rings and the Great Seal of the United States Au 90%, Ag 6%, Cu 4% Authorized: 500,000 (max) Uncirculated: 27,732 W Proof: 77,313 W 1992 $1: White House Bicentennial dollar [10] The White House Bust of James Hoban: Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized: 500,000 (max) Uncirculated: 123,803 D ...

  5. List of United States commemorative coins and medals before ...

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    Coin Obverse design Reverse design Composition Mintage Available Obverse Reverse 50¢ Columbian half dollar: Christopher Columbus: Port view of the Santa María above two hemispheres flanked by the date 1492 90% Ag, 10% Cu Authorized: 5,000,000 (max 1892-1893 total) Uncirculated: 950,000 (P) 1892 [2]

  6. United States commemorative coins - Wikipedia

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    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]

  7. List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1920s)

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    Coin Obverse design Reverse design Composition Mintage Available Obverse Reverse 50¢ Maine Centennial half dollar: Arms of Maine: Pine wreath 90% Ag, 10% Cu: Authorized: 100,000 (max) Uncirculated: 50,028 [1] 1920 50¢ Pilgrim Tercentenary half dollar: Governor William Bradford: The Mayflower: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Authorized: 300,000 (max 1920-1921 ...

  8. List of monuments and memorials to Christopher Columbus

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    Relief with Columbus' fleet (1992) located near Monmouth Rd and Deal Rd; Parsippany. Christopher Columbus Statue (1992) located at Parsippany Blvd. Passaic. Christopher Columbus Monument (1992) located at Passaic Avenue; Paterson. Bust of Christopher Columbus (1953) located at Federici Park, Cianci Street & Curtis Place; Pennsauken

  9. Coins of the United States dollar - Wikipedia

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    These coins began circulating on February 15, 2007. Starting 2012, these coins have been minted only for collectible sets because of a large stockpile. The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was minted from 1979 to 1981 and 1999. The 1999 minting was in response to Treasury supplies of the dollar becoming depleted and the inability to accelerate the ...

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