1986-S Statue of Liberty Dollar & Half Dollar 2-pc Set w/Series 591 MPC Note

1986 Statue of Liberty Commemoratives

The Statue of Liberty is one of our most enduring symbols of freedom. It’s also the subject of some of our favorite commemorative releases from the United States Mint! This set brings together the 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative Silver Dollar and the 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative Half Dollar, both released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the statue’s dedication on October 28, 1886.

The coins not only celebrated the centennial of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor but also America’s history of immigration. Each coin is struck in highly pure 90% fine silver and both come in Proof condition, with frosty devices and mirrored fields. The stunning designs are a stunning exposition in American history:

• 1986 Statue of Liberty Half Dollar. The coin’s obverse design shows a ship of immigrants passing between the Statue of Liberty and the morning sun. On the reverse, an immigrant family stands on Ellis Island, the “Gateway to America” and a famous immigration station, looking across the water at the New York skyline.
• 1986 Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar. This coin features Lady Liberty with the main building of Ellis Island. On the reverse is a hand holding a lit torch along with rectangular rays shining from the flame along with several inscriptions, including one that reads: “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free.”

In addition to the gleaming proof coins, you’ll also receive a colorful five-cent Series 591 Military Payment Certificate (MPC) paper currency note issued between 1961 and 1964 with a main vignette showing a close-up of Lady Liberty’s head. Featuring vibrant purple, green and yellow colors, the note comes in Circulated condition.

2021 will mark the 135th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. What better way to pay tribute to this colossal statue then with this 1986-S Statue of Liberty Dollar & Half Dollar Two-Piece Set!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• ONE-YEAR-ONLY STATUE OF LIBERTY COMMEMORATIVES – These one-year-only commemorative coins were struck in 1986 to pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the statue’s dedication on October 28, 1886.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – The 1986 Statue of Liberty Half Dollar was struck in 12.50 grams of 90% fine silver and the 1986 Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar was struck in 26.73 grams of 90% fine silver.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – These coins are 50₵ and $1 legal tender in the United States and measure 30.6 mm and 38.1 mm in diameter respectively.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Both coins in your 1986-S Statue of Liberty Dollar & Half Dollar Two-Piece Set are proofs, meaning they were crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• BONUS MPC NOTE – In addition to the coins, you will also receive a five-cent Series 591 Military Payment Certificate (MPC) issued between 1961 and 1964 with a main vignette showing a close-up of Lady Liberty’s head.

Since its dedication, the Statue of Liberty has greeted millions of immigrants from all over the world looking for a better life in America. She not only stirs the desire for freedom, she represents the United States itself. Celebrate America’s most iconic symbol with this spectacular 1986-S Statue of Liberty Dollar & Half Dollar Two-Piece Set!