User:ZLEA/sandbox/List of United States commemorative coins (1970s and 1980s)

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1976[edit]

Circulating commemorative coins[edit]

Commemoration Coin Face value Images Description Mintage
Obverse Reverse Obverse design Reverse design Edge Diameter Composition
Bicentennial of the United States United States Bicentennial coins United States Bicentennial quarter[1] 25¢ George Washington, the dual date 1776•1976 Drummer boy and a victory torch surrounded by thirteen stars Reeded 24.26 mm Standard:

91.67% Cu
8.33% Ni

Silver:

40% Ag
60% Cu

Circulation:[2]

809,784,016 (P)
860,118,839 D

Uncirculated:[3][4]

3,814,001 (P)
3,814,001 D
4,908,319 S (silver)

Proof:[5][6]

7,059,099 S
3,998,621 S (silver)

Pattern:[7]

3-4 (P) (silver)

United States Bicentennial half dollar[8] 50¢ John F. Kennedy, the dual date 1776•1976 Independence Hall with the inscription "200 years of freedom" Reeded 30.61 mm Standard:

91.67% Cu
8.33% Ni

Silver:

40% Ag
60% Cu

Circulation:[9]

234,308,000 (P)
287,565,248 D

Uncirculated:[3][4]

3,814,001 (P)
3,814,001 D
4,908,319 S (silver)

Proof:[5][6]

7,059,099 S
3,998,621 S (silver)

Pattern:[10]

3-4 (P) (silver)

United States Bicentennial

dollar[11]

$1 Dwight D. Eisenhower, the dual date 1776•1976 Liberty Bell and the Moon Reeded 38.1 mm Standard:

91.67% Cu
8.33% Ni

Silver:

40% Ag
60% Cu

Circulation:[12]

25,067,710 (P)
103,228,274 D

Uncirculated:[3][4]

3,814,001 (P)
3,814,001 D
4,908,319 S (silver)

Proof:[5][6]

7,059,099 S
3,998,621 S (silver)

Pattern:[13][14]

4-5 (P) (silver)

1982[edit]

Traditional commemorative coins[edit]

Commemoration Coin Face value Images Description Mintage
Obverse Reverse Obverse design Reverse design Edge Diameter Composition
250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington George Washington 250th Anniversary half dollar[15] 50¢ George Washington riding a horse Mount Vernon with an eagle Reeded 30.61 mm 90% Ag
10% Cu 		Authorized:[15]

10,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[16]

2,210,458 D

Proof:[16]

4,894,044 S

1983[edit]

Traditional commemorative coins[edit]

Commemoration Coin Face value Images Description Mintage
Obverse Reverse Obverse design Reverse design Edge Diameter Composition
1984 Summer Olympics 1984 Summer Olympics commemorative coins

(1983 issue)

1984 Summer Olympics Discus Thrower dollar[17] $1 The Discobolus of Myron with three outlines creating the impression of motion Head of an eagle Reeded 38.1 mm 90% Ag
10% Cu 		Authorized:[17]

50,000,000 (max 1983–1984 total)

Uncirculated:[18]

294,543 P
174,014 D
174,014 S

Proof:[18]

1,577,025 S

1984[edit]

Traditional commemorative coins[edit]

Commemoration Coin Face value Images Description Mintage
Obverse Reverse Obverse design Reverse design Edge Diameter Composition
1984 Summer Olympics 1984 Summer Olympics coins

(1984 issue)

1984 Summer Olympics Coliseum dollar[19] $1 The pair of life-sized bronze nude statues of male and female athletes atop Olympic Gateway in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Perched eagle with an olive branch Reeded 38.1 mm 90% Ag
10% Cu 		Uncirculated:[18]

217,954 P
116,675 D
116,675 S

Proof:[18]

1,801,210 S

1984 Summer Olympics Runners eagle[20] $10 Two Olympic torch runners Eagle clutching an olive branch in its right claw and arrows in its left claw Reeded 26.92 mm 90% Au
6% Ag
4% Cu 		Authorized:[20]

2,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[18]

75,886 W

Proof:[18]

33,309 P
34,533 D
48,551 S
381,085 W

1986[edit]

Traditional commemorative coins[edit]

Commemoration Coin Face value Images Description Mintage
Obverse Reverse Obverse design Reverse design Edge Diameter Composition
100th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty coins Statue of Liberty half dollar[21] 50¢ Side view of the Statue of Liberty and back view of immigrant ship steaming into New York Harbor Immigrant family with their belongings on the threshold of America Reeded 30.61 mm 92% Cu
8% Ni 		Authorized:[21]

25,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[22]

928,008 D

Proof:[22]

6,925,627 S

Statue of Liberty

dollar[23]

$1 Liberty with the Ellis Island Immigration Center in the background Liberty's torch with inscriptions Reeded 38.1 mm 90% Ag
10% Cu 		Authorized:[23]

10,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[22]

723,635 P

Proof:[22]

6,414,638 S

Statue of Liberty half eagle[24] $5 Close up of the Statue of Liberty An eagle in flight Reeded 21.6 mm 90% Au
6% Ag
4% Cu 		Authorized:[24]

500,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[22]

95,248 W

Proof:[22]

404,013 W

1987[edit]

Traditional commemorative coins[edit]

Commemoration Coin Face value Images Description Mintage
Obverse Reverse Obverse design Reverse design Edge Diameter Composition
Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States United States Constitution Bicentennial coins United States Constitution Bicentennial dollar[25] $1 Sheets of parchment, a quill pen, and the words "We the People" 13 human figures representing the cultural and social diversity of America Reeded 38.10 mm 90% Ag
10% Cu 		Authorized:[25]

10,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[26]

451,629 P

Proof:[26]

2,747,116 S

United States Constitution Bicentennial half eagle[27] $5 Eagle holding a quill pen The words "We the People" and a quill pen Reeded 21.6 mm 90% Au
6% Ag
4% Cu 		Authorized:[27]

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[26]

214,225 W

Proof:[26]

651,659 W

1988[edit]

Traditional commemorative coins[edit]

Commemoration Coin Face value Images Description Mintage
Obverse Reverse Obverse design Reverse design Edge Diameter Composition
1988 Summer Olympics 1988 Summer Olympics coins 1988 Summer Olympics dollar[28] $1 The torches of Lady Liberty and the Olympics merging into one flame US Olympic Committee logo Reeded 38.1 mm 90% Ag
10% Cu 		Authorized:[28]

10,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[29]

191,368 D

Proof:[29]

1,359,366 S

1988 Summer Olympics half eagle[30] $5 Bust of Nike Olympic flame and the Olympic rings Reeded 21.6 mm 90% Au
6% Ag
4% Cu 		Authorized:[30]

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[29]

62,913 W

Proof:[29]

281,465 W

1989[edit]

Traditional commemorative coins[edit]

Commemoration Coin Face value Images Description Mintage
Obverse Reverse Obverse design Reverse design Edge Diameter Composition
Bicentennial of the United States Congress U.S. Congress Bicentennial coins U.S. Congress Bicentennial half dollar[31] 50¢ Bust of the Statue of Freedom Capitol Building and 13 stars Reeded 30.61 mm 92% Cu
8% Ni 		Authorized:[31]

4,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[32]

163,753 D

Proof:[32]

767,897 S

U.S. Congress Bicentennial dollar[33] $1 Clouds and rays of sunlight behind the Statue of Freedom Mace of the House of Representatives Reeded 38.1 mm 90% Ag
10% Cu 		Authorized:[33]

3,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[32]

135,203 D

Proof:[32]

762,198 S

U.S. Congress Bicentennial half eagle[34] $5 The Capital dome Eagle from the canopy of the Old Senate Chamber Reeded 21.6 mm 90% Au
6% Ag
4% Cu 		Authorized:[34]

1,000,000 (max)

Uncirculated:[32]

46,899 W

Proof:[32]

164,690 W

References[edit]

  1. ^ "1976 Washington Quarter". Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  2. ^ "Washington Quarter Mintages". Retrieved 2019-05-20.
  3. ^ a b c "Mint Set Mintages | US Mint Uncirculated Coin Sets". Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  4. ^ a b c "1976 Silver 3-Piece Mint Set | US Mint Uncirculated Coin Sets". Retrieved 2019-05-20.
  5. ^ a b c "Proof Set Mintages | United States Mint Proof Sets". Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  6. ^ a b c "1976 Bicentennial Silver Proof Set | United States Mint Proof Sets". Retrieved 2019-05-20.
  7. ^ "J2161/P2085". uspatterns.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  8. ^ "1976 Kennedy Half Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  9. ^ "Kennedy Half Dollar Mintages". Retrieved 2019-05-20.
  10. ^ "J2162/P2086". uspatterns.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  11. ^ "1976 Eisenhower Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  12. ^ "1976 Eisenhower Dollar". Retrieved 2019-05-20.
  13. ^ "J2163/P2087". uspatterns.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  14. ^ "J2164/P2088". uspatterns.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  15. ^ a b "1982 George Washington 250th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar". United States Mint. Retrieved 2019-03-31.
  16. ^ a b "Historical Coin Sales Figures 1982 George Washington | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  17. ^ a b "1983 Olympics Silver Dollar/Discus Thrower". United States Mint. Retrieved 2019-03-31.
  18. ^ a b c d e f "Historical Coin Sales Figures: 1983-1984 Olympics | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  19. ^ "1984 Olympic Silver Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  20. ^ a b "1984 Olympic $10 Gold". Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  21. ^ a b "1986 Statue of Liberty Half Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  22. ^ a b c d e f "Historical Coin Sales Figures: 1986 Statue of Liberty | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  23. ^ a b "1986 Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  24. ^ a b "1986 Statue of Liberty $5 Gold". Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  25. ^ a b "1987 Constitution Silver Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  26. ^ a b c d "Historical Coin Sales Figures: 1987 U.S. Constitution | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  27. ^ a b "1987 Constitution $5 Gold". Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  28. ^ a b "1988 Olympic Silver Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  29. ^ a b c d "Historical Coin Sales Figures: 1988 U.S. Olympics Seoul | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  30. ^ a b "1988 Olympic $5 Gold". Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  31. ^ a b "1989 Congress Half Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  32. ^ a b c d e f "Historical Coin Sales Figures: 1989 U.S. Bicentennial | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  33. ^ a b "1989 Congress Silver Dollar". Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  34. ^ a b "1989 Congress $5 Gold". Retrieved 2019-09-14.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Coin World Almanac (3rd ed.). Sidney, Ohio: Amos Press. 1977. ASIN B004AB7C9M.


Category:Commemorative coins of the United States

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