United States Constitution Bicentennial coins

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The United States Constitution Bicentennial commemorative coins are a series of commemorative coins which were issued by the United States Mint in 1987.

## Legislation

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The Bicentennial of the Constitution Coins and Medals Act (Pub. L. 99–582) authorized the production of two coins, a silver dollar and a gold half eagle, to commemorate the bicentennial of the signing of the US Constitution. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes.[1]

## Designs

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### Dollar

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US Constitution Bicentennial dollar obverse (left) and reverse (right)

The obverse of the United States Constitution Bicentennial dollar, designed by Patricia L. Verani, features a sheaf of parchments, a quill pen, and the words "We the People". The reverse, also designed by Verani, portrays a cross section of Americans from various periods of history.[2]

### Half eagle

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US Constitution Bicentennial half eagle obverse (left) and reverse (right)

The obverse of the United States Constitution Bicentennial half eagle, designed by Marcel Jovine, features a modernistic, highly stylized eagle holding a quill pen. The reverse, also by Jovine, features a quill pen with the words, "We the People".[3]

## Specifications

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Dollar

* Display Box Color: Navy Blue
* Edge: Reeded
* Weight: 26.730 grams; 0.8594 troy ounce
* Diameter: 38.10 millimeters; 1.50 inches
* Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Half Eagle

* Display Box Color: Navy Blue
* Edge: Reeded
* Weight: 8.359 grams; 0.2687 troy ounce
* Diameter: 21.59 millimeters; 0.850 inch
* Composition: 90% Gold, 3.6% Silver, 6.4% Copper

## See also

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* Numismatics portal
* Money portal
* United States portal

* United States commemorative coins
* List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1980s)
* Bill of Rights commemorative coins

## References

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1. ^ "Text of H.R. 3415 (99th): Bicentennial of the Constitution Coins and Medals Act (Passed Congress version)". GovTrack.us. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
2. ^ "Constitution Bicentennial Dollar". United States Mint. Retrieved 2019-03-31.
3. ^ "Constitution Bicentennial Gold $5". United States Mint. Retrieved 2019-03-31.

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* United States commemorative coins (1970s and 1980s)
* 1990s →

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* United States Bicentennial coinage

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* George Washington 250th Anniversary half dollar

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* Los Angeles XXIII Olympiad dollar

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* 1984 Summer Olympics commemorative coins

1986|

* Statue of Liberty commemorative coins

1987|

* United States Constitution Bicentennial coins

1988|

* 1988 Olympic commemorative coins
* 1988 Summer Olympics commemorative coins

1989|

* U.S. Congress Bicentennial commemorative coins

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