Edgar Z. Steever
Medallic Artist
Obverse
Statue of Liberty Half Dollar
1986 Statue of Liberty Clad Half Dollar Obverse
1986 Statue of Liberty Clad Half Dollar Reverse
Background
This coin was first struck on October 18, 1985 with production continuing through 1986. The Statue of Liberty Half Dollar coin was authorized in commemoration of the centennial of the Statue of Liberty.
Recipient Organization
Surcharges were authorized to be paid to Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. to restore and renovate the Statue of Liberty and the facilities used for immigration at Ellis Island and to establish an endowment in an amount deemed sufficient by the Foundation, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, to ensure the continued upkeep and maintenance of these monuments.
Characteristics
The obverse design of the coin features a side view of Liberty and back view of an immigrant ship steaming into New York harbor.
The reverse features a design of an immigrant family with their belongings on the threshold of America.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 1986
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- HALF DOLLAR