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1989 Congressional Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1989 Congressional Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set. This 1989 Congressional Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set was produced by the United States Mint and is specifically designed and created to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Congress of the United States. This Congressional Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set comes with a 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar as well as a 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Clad Proof Half Dollar.

The 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Silver Dollar is one of 762,198 minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. This Commemorative Silver Dollar is in Proof condition. The obverse and reverse of this 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof were both designed by William Woodward. This Congressional Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof features an image of The Statue of Freedom on the obverse and the Mace of the House of Representatives on the reverse. This 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar is comprised of 90% silver (0.76 troy ounce) and 10% copper with a diameter of 38.10mm and a weight of 26.73 grams.

The 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Clad Proof Half Dollar is one of 767,897 minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint and is in Proof condition. The obverse of the 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Clad Proof Half Dollar was designed by Patricia L. Verani and features the bust of the Statue of Freedom. The reverse of the 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Clad Proof Half Dollar was designed by William Woodward and features an image of the Capitol Building. This 1989-S Congressional Commemorative Clad Half Dollar Proof is comprised of 92% copper and 8% nickel.

These coins are a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this 1989 Congressional Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set!


At a glance
Year: 
1989
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Set
Denominations: 
Large Dollar ($1), Half Dollar (50C)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Edge Type: 
Reeded
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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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