USA ½ dollar Capitol Visitor Center 2001
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 323 |
| Mintage | 99,157 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel plated Copper |
| thickness | 2.15 mm |
| diameter | 30.61 mm |
| weight | 11.34 g |
Obverse:
Constructions
Creators:
Dean McMullen (DEM), Donna Weaver (DW)
1800
2001
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
U.S. CAPITOL
Reverse:
Star
1800
6th CONGRESS
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
HOUSE 106 MEMBERS
SENATE 32 SENATORS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 2001 Capitol Visitor Center Half Dollar represented the first commemorative half dollar issued in five years. The last commemorative coins of this denomination had been issued as part of the large program from 1995-1996 for the Olympics. The present coin was issued along with a $5 gold and $1 silver for the proposed Capitol Visitor Center. The US Mint produced the coins in proof and uncirculated versions at the Philadelphia Mint. The coins were offered individually in regular packaging or simple mailers, as part of the 3 Coin Proof Set priced, and within a specially packaged Collector Set including only the uncirculated half dollar. The half dollars had a maximum authorized mintage of 750,000 across all options, but only sold less than 200,000 by the end of sales.Read More
