United States Congress Bicentennial commemorative coins

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The United States Congress Bicentennial commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1989.

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Legislation

The Bicentennial of the United States Congress Commemorative Coin Act (Pub. L. Tooltip Public Law (United States)  100–673) authorized the production of three coins, a clad half dollar, a silver dollar, and a gold half eagle. Congress authorized the coins to commemorate the bicentennial of the United States Congress. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [1]

Designs

Half Dollar

U.S. Congress Bicentennial half dollar obverse (left) and reverse (right) 1989 US Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar Obverse and Reverse.jpg
U.S. Congress Bicentennial half dollar obverse (left) and reverse (right)

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

U.S. Congress Bicentennial silver dollar obverse (left) and reverse (right) 1989 US Congress Bicentennial Silver Dollar Obverse and Reverse.jpg
U.S. Congress Bicentennial silver dollar obverse (left) and reverse (right)

The obverse of the U.S. Congress Bicentennial commemorative dollar, designed by William Woodward, features the Statue of Freedom which towers at the peak of the Capitol Dome. The reverse of the coin, also designed by Woodward, features the Mace of the House of Representatives, which resides in the House Chamber whenever the House is in session along with an eagle astride a world globe. [3]

Half eagle

U.S. Congress Bicentennial gold half eagle obverse (left) and reverse (right) 1989 US Congress Bicentennial $5 Gold Half Eagle Obverse and Reverse.jpg
U.S. Congress Bicentennial gold half eagle obverse (left) and reverse (right)

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

Dollar

Half Eagle

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References

  1. ↑ "Text of H.R. 5280 (100th): Bicentennial of the United States Congress Commemorative Coin Act (Passed Congress version)". GovTrack.us. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  2. ↑ "Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar". United States Mint. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  3. ↑ "Congress Bicentennial Silver Dollar". United States Mint. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  4. ↑ "Congress Bicentennial Gold $5". United States Mint. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
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