government depicting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. These are the first coins ever issued by the U.S. Specifies the source of the silver to be used for such coins. The reverse of the Dollar coin features the Blazing torch that Lady Liberty holds high the blazing beacon of Freedom. This 3-coin set commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Title II: Liberty Coins - Liberty Coin Act - Amends Federal law to direct the Secretary to mint and issue, in quantities sufficient to meet public demand, one dollar silver bullion coins of specified size, weight, and design. item description: translate description 1986 proof us liberty coin, 90 silver 1971 silver ike dollar in blue pack 1921 morgan silver dollar, vf (4) kennedy 40 silver half dollars 1980 susan b anthony dollar, unc 1937 wheat penny, avg 1889 indian head penny, avg 1899 indian head penny, avg (2) mercury dimes, common date. Terminates the minting of such coins on December 31, 1986. Provides for the distribution and use of such sale funds to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. This coin was produced and designed by John Mercanti and Mathew Peloso. On the reverse, there is a hand holding a torch with rays coming off of it. Sets forth certain features of such coins, and provides for their sale and issuance. The 1986 1 Silver Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Commemorative Coin shows a well detailed image of the Statue of Liberty in the bay with Ellis Island situated behind it. The United States Mint sold the seven-piece 1986 Prestige Proof Set with the 1986-S Statue of Liberty Clad Half Dollar and Dollar coins for 48.50, as seen on this page from the 1986 Catalogue of Official Coins Medals. Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative Coin Act - Title I: Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative Coins- Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of: (1) five dollar gold coins, emblematic of the centennial of the Statue of Liberty (2) one dollar silver coins, emblematic of the use of Ellis Island and (3) half dollar coins, emblematic of the contributions of immigrants to America.
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