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Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar (McKinley)

Commemorative Coins
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1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition William Mckinley Gold Dollar Obverse 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition William Mckinley Gold Dollar Obverse
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1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition William Mckinley Gold Dollar Reverse 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition William Mckinley Gold Dollar Reverse
Year of Issue

1903

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 57-182

Background

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar (McKinley) was released in 1903 in advance of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, which was held in St. Louis, Missouri. This coin, and a second Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar featuring Thomas Jefferson, were the first commemorative gold coins.

Recipient Organization

Proceeds from sales of the coins were used to fund the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri.

Characteristics

The obverse design features President William McKinley in profile.

The reverse features an olive branch.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Inscriptions

  • ONE DOLLAR
  • 1803-1903
  • LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION ST LOUIS

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