July 2, 2018 -
Sculptor-Engravers Renata Gordon and Phebe Hemphill discuss their work on the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Program. Background Each year thousands of women and men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Thanks to earlier detection, increased awareness, and improved treatment,...
January 3, 2017 -
The George Washington 250th Anniversary Half Dollar was released in 1982 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of George Washington’s birth.
January 3, 2017 -
The Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1989 to commemorate the Bicentennial of the U.S. Congress.
January 23, 2017 -
Press Release June 4, 1968 FOR USE IN ANSWER TO INQUIRIES (Prepared in concurrence with the Federal Reserve System) Since July 1967, when the Treasury Department ceased its sales of silver at $1.29 per ounce, the Treasury and the Federal...
December 22, 2016 -
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.
January 23, 2017 -
Press Release January 16, 1970 Two longtime career employees of the United States Mint have been issued a patent for the new clad metal combinations now being used in the production of dimes, quarters, and half-dollars. The inventors have assigned...
December 21, 2016 -
Released on February 15, 1991, this commemorative coin honors the 50th Anniversary of Mount Rushmore. It was unveiled at a ceremony held at Ford’s Theatre in South Dakota.
December 21, 2016 -
Released on January 17, 1992, this coin was authorized to support the training of American athletes participating in the 1992 Olympic Games that took place in Barcelona, Spain.
December 21, 2016 -
Released on August 28, 1992, this commemorative coin was released in honor of the 500th Anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
December 21, 2016 -
Released on January 22, 1993, this coin was authorized in commemoration of the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States, known as the Bill of Rights, and the role that James Madison played in supporting their adoption.
