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U.S. Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar

Commemorative Coins
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1995 U.S. Capitol Commemorative Proof Obverse 1995 U.S. Capitol Commemorative Proof Obverse
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1995 U.S. Capitol Commemorative Proof Reverse 1995 U.S. Capitol Commemorative Proof Reverse
Year of Issue

1994

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 103-186

Background

Released on September 9, 1994, this coin was authorized to commemorate the U.S. Capitol's Bicentennial and to pay tribute to its architectural magnificence.

Recipient Organization

Surchages were $15 per coin. All surcharges that were received went to the Capitol Preservation Fund for use by the United States Capitol Preservation Commission. 

Characteristics

The obverse design of the coin features a view of the Capitol Dome. A ring of thirteen stars, which represents the original states, encircles the Statue of Freedom.

The reverse of the coin features an eagle, shield, and American flags.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • 1994
  • BICENTENNIAL OF UNITED STATES CAPITOL

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • ONE DOLLAR
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM

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