I'm trying to find out the release date of the 1776-1976 Bicentennial coin. I've seen these coins around and I'm curious about their history, particularly when they were first issued.
6 answers
benjamin_stokes_astronomer
Tue Nov 12 2024
As part of the legislation, a temporary redesign of the reverse side of the quarter, half-dollar, and dollar coins was mandated.
AmyDavis
Tue Nov 12 2024
In 1971, bills were introduced in Congress proposing the creation of 1776-1976 bicentennial coins.
KpopStarlet
Tue Nov 12 2024
The legislation for these coins eventually passed through the necessary channels.
CoinPrince
Mon Nov 11 2024
Additionally, the obverse side of these coins was to include the bicentennial dates of 1776 and 1971.
Silvia
Mon Nov 11 2024
To commemorate the bicentennial, these changes were deemed necessary to honor the nation's history.