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2003-P First Flight Centennial Commemorative Uncirculated (BU) Clad Half Dollar

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 2003-P First Flight Centennial Commemorative Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar. This First Flight Centennial Commemorative Clad Half Dollar was minted in 2003 and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

This coin was struck to commemorate the historic first flight of Orville and Wilbur Wright in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903.

There were 57,122 minted at the Philaelphia (P) mint. It is comprised of 92% copper and 8% nickel with a diameter of 30.61mm and a weight of 11.34 grams. The obverse of the coin was designed by John Mercanti and features an image of Wright Brothers Monument in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The reverse was designed by Donna Weaver and features an image of the 1903 Wright Flyer on its first flight with Orville Wright flying and Wilbur Wright running along side.

This 2003-P First Flight Centennial Commemorative Uncirculated Half Dollar is encapsulated and comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

This coin is a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this 2003-P First Flight Centennial Commemorative Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar!


At a glance
Year: 
2003
Mint: 
Philadelphia (P)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Half Dollar
Denomination: 
Half Dollar (50C)
Grade: 
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Composition: 
.92 (92%) Copper and .08 (8%) Nickel
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
30.60 mm
Mass: 
11.34 grams (each)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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