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The United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 directs the United States Government to issue commemorative coins and postage stamps, and commission appropriately named naval vessels, in advance of the semiquincentennial. [8] In addition, specific activities—both officially organized and independently created—are being planned.
Established under then-President of the United States, Barack Obama, Pub. L. 114–196 (text), 130 Stat. 685, enacted July 22, 2016, [2] the act was amended by Pub. L. 116–282 (text), 130 Stat. 685, enacted December 31, 2020, to allow the commission to accept Congressional funding, alter the non voting ex-officio membership, and to make additional technical changes, such as not requiring all ...
At the insistence of the Sesquicentennial Commission, the coins were minted in very shallow relief, and thus struck up poorly. [12] Coin dealer and numismatic author Q. David Bowers opined, "from the standpoint of aesthetic appeal the [half dollar] is at the bottom of the popularity charts along with the 1923-S Monroe half dollar". [24]
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The original proposal was for 56 quarters, honoring one woman from each state and territory, [7] but with a set of circulating coins intended to be released in 2026 for the United States Semiquincentennial, it was amended to be shorter. One of the five quarters in that set will also feature a woman. [1]
The Washington County 250th Planning Committee has launched its semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts, marking the beginning of a grand celebration under the theme, "United in ...
Meanwhile, a rare 1933 “Double Eagle” coin, one of the last gold coins ever struck for circulation in the US, sold for $18.9 million in 2021. For more CNN news and newsletters create an ...