1989-D Congressional Commemorative Uncirculated (BU) Half Dollar

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1989-D Uncirculated Congressional Bicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar. There were 163,753 of the 1989 Uncirculated Congressional Bicentennial Commemorative Half Dollars minted at the Denver (D) Mint.  The 1989 Congressional Bicentennial Half Dollar was struck to commemorate the two hundredth annniversary of the United States Congress.

This Congressional Bicentennial Half Dollar is comprised of .920 (92%) copper and .080 (8%) nickel, with a diameter of 30.61mm and a weight of 11.340 grams. The obverse of the coin features a representation of the bust of the Statue of Freedom, and was designed by Patricia L. Verrani. The reverse of the Congressional Bicentennial Half Dollar features a view of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., and was designed by William Woodward.

    The 1989-D Uncirculated Congressional Bicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar comes in the original U.S. Mint Packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA.)


At a glance
Year: 
1989
Mint: 
Denver (D)
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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