Participants at the coin striking at West Point included U.S. The coins will not be placed in general circulation. mints have struck only one other gold piece - a commemorative medal to raise money for the 1984 Olympics. The face of Lady Liberty fills the front side of the coin the reverse carries a half-eagle design, identical to the one that decorated the last legal tender gold coin minted in the U.S., last produced in 1929. That makes up 90 percent of the coin’s weight - each one is alloyed with 6 percent silver and 4 percent copper. The $5 dollar coin, about the size of a nickel, contains. However, issue of the $5 gold coin will be limited to 500,000. mints in West Point, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia will mint 35.5 million coins through the end of 1986. The coins will be sold in 12 combinations, with prices ranging from $6.00 for the cupronickel half dollar to $439.50 for a six-coin set in a cherry wood case. The program’s goal is to raise $40 million in surcharges to assist in the renovation and restoration efforts. United States Liberty Coins 1886-1986 Ellis Island 90 Silver Dollar Proof Set 24.99 4.99 shipping UNITED STATES LIBERTY COIN 1886-1986 ELLIS ISLAND 90 SILVER DOLLAR 20.00 10.85 shipping 1986-S U.S. ″They can follow in a tradition which began in the 1880′s when individuals in America and France contributed so generously to the building of the statue.″ ″All Americans, from schoolchildren to grandparents, may buy the Liberty coins and help this vital restoration,″ Baker said. The restoration is being conducted without government assistance, but legislation for marketing the commemorative coins was passed by Congress and signed by Reagan Jas part of a national money- raising effort. It features a Silver dollar and clad half dollar commemorating the 100th birthday of New. Iaccoca’s commission, along with its fundraising arm, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, were established On May 12, 1982, by President Reagan. Celebrate Libertys centennial with a two-coin commemorative set. The United Auto Workers went out on strike against Chrysler Tuesday, and settlement talks recessed Friday without an agreement. Iaccoca said he was attending ″the second ceremony involving a strike this week. Iaccoca, who is also chairman of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial Commission. Joining Baker in striking additional coins at West Point was Chrysler Corp. The coin was issued to commemorate the statues 100th anniversary. ″It echoes the struggles and triumphs of our past, when millions who ‘yearned to breathe free’ came to the new world.″ The Statue of Liberty Half Dollar was struck by the U.S. ″To strike a coin in the image of the Statue of Liberty is to strike a blow for freedom,″ Baker said. Assay Office in San Francisco where officials struck the first Statue of Liberty silver dollar and cupronickel half dollar on Friday. Immediately after the West Point striking, Baker telephoned the U.S. The minting launched a new phase in the private campaign to raise money for the restoration and upkeep of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Baker III switched a press into motion Friday to strike the first Statue of Liberty $5 gold commemorative coin at the U.S.
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