Description: 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.Recipient Organization: Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of Black HillsFifty percent of the surcharges collected from coin sales were to be distributed to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of Black Hills to assist in their efforts to improve, enlarge, and renovate the Mount Rushmore National memorial. The remaining fifty percent of the proceeds from the coin sale surcharges were to be returned to the Federal Treasury for the purposes of reducing the national debt.Commemorative Coin SurchargesCommemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.CharacteristicsThe obverse design on the coin features Mount Rushmore and a sunburst.The reverse features the classic design of the American Buffalo.Obverse InscriptionsLIBERTY1991IN GOD WE TRUSTMOUNT RUSHMOREReverse InscriptionsUNITED STATES OF AMERICAGOLDEN ANNIVERSARTYE PLURIBUS UNUMHALF DOLLARMint and Mint MarkSan FranciscoArtist InformationObverseDesigner: Marcel JovineReverseDesigner: T. James Ferrell
Price: 200 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: 50C
Composition: Modern Silver/Clad
Year: 1991
Strike Type: Proof
Fineness: 0.999
Features: Commemorative
Mint Location: San Francisco
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Variety: Mount Rushmore
Certification: Uncertified