1935–1936 Arkansas Centennial Silver Half-Dollar BU

The Coin that Forced Congress to Act!

Struck in 90% silver, the Arkansas Commemorative Half Dollar was meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Arkansas statehood. But thanks to it being issued for five years by three different mints along with a stream of variations specifically aimed at collectors, it proved to be something of a problem. So, when prices for the re-issues kept escalating, Congress finally pulled the plug on re-releasing early commemorative issues. Fed up with the shenanigans, Congress passed a law on August 5, 1939 terminating the re-issue of all previously-authorized commemoratives.

Add One Of These Beautiful—And Controversial—Coins To You Collection!

Now you can add one of these beautiful—and controversial—coins to you collection. Today, the Arkansas Centennial Silver Half-Dollar is one of the most popular commemoratives ever struck. Here’s your chance to get one of these controversial coins struck in 1935 or 1936 in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Date and mint mark our choice.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• POPULAR COMMEMORATIVE DESIGN – The double bust design of a Native American chief behind that of a modern-looking Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap in the foreground proved popular with collectors. In fact, the coin was so popular that it was struck from 1935-1939 with the same design. The only difference was the year dates. While the obverse featured the 1836 and 1936 centennial dates, the coin’s reverse had the year of issue engraved below a realistic-looking American Eagle.
• STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – These Arkansas Centennial Silver Half-Dollars were struck in 12.5 grams of 90% silver.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – Each Arkansas Centennial Silver Half-Dollar was 50 cents legal tender.
• BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your Arkansas Centennial Silver Half-Dollar comes in beautiful Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, exactly as it left the mint more than 80 years ago!

The Arkansas Centennial Silver Half-Dollar is one of the most popular commemoratives ever struck. Here’s your chance to get one struck in either 1935 or 1936 that comes in gleaming Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Date and mint mark our choice.