McKinley Memorial Gold Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1916
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 62-20
Background
The McKinley Memorial Gold Dollar commemorates the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. The coin was first released in 1916, 15 years after his assassination.
Characteristics
The obverse design features an image of President William McKinley in profile.
The reverse features the McKinley Memorial building in Niles, Ohio.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- McKINLEY DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- McKINLEY BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL
- NILES OHIO
- 1916
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Charles E. Barber
- Designer: George T. Morgan