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Valued Member
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Just noticed that the 1993 James Madison was the only commemoratove half dollar made in silver (besides the ultra common 1982 Washington)
Does anyone know why this one was made in silver and all the others are made in Copper-Nickel clad?
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Bedrock of the Community
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I believe the law stated them to be made that way since for the commemoratives the mint can only produce what the law states, but they get artistic freedom with the designs unless otherwise specified
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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basebal21 is correct, silver half-dollars were authorized by Congress for the James Madison/Bill of Rights commemorative program.
I find some of the background on this particular program interesting as it at least partially reflects the "dark side" of modern commemoratives. I'll post a few details later today.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks so much. Do you know why Congress designated this particular half dollar to be minted in silver, but none of the others?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Harold - I couldn't find any back round information on why this particular half is silver and only the Washington half before it and none since have been. I know many would like to see more silver halves - and can't see why they don't call for them in the bills authorizing the coins - but it is the bill authors and congress that have to specify those things at the time of they are conceived.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Funny, my book "a Guide Book of UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE COINS" lists this coin as a clad half dollar.
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Valued Member
United States
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Funny, my book "a Guide Book of UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE COINS" lists this coin as a clad half dollar. There's Red Book again for you. I have Modern Commemorative Coins by Eric Jordan, and it shows this coin as silver. Thanks to all who replied to my question. I love and appreciate the knowledge of the posters here, and their willingness to share. |
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I find some of the background on this particular program interesting as it at least partially reflects the "dark side" of modern commemoratives. I'll post a few details later today. Eagerly waiting for this "dark side" of modern commemoratives? (I wonder why spell check here does not recognize plural commemorative?) |
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I wonder why spell check here does not recognize plural commemorative Try typing "commemorative coins" instead.  Kidding aside, I eagerly await as well. If commems is posting it, then it will be really good. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Oops! Sorry for the delay! I forgot about my little tease concerning the "dark side" of the James Madison / Bill of Rights commemorative coin program. Due to my response's length I created a new post here: https://goccf.com/t/151835Hope my response doesn't disappoint! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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06/13/2013 9:10 pm
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