Commemorative Stories: 1986 Statue Of Liberty-Ellis Island Coin Program

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CoinWeek Valued Member United States 127 Posts	Posted 03/19/2015 11:46 am The following is an article excerpt from Coinweek Among all the modern United States commemorative issues, the coins struck for the Statue of Liberty's 1986 centennial celebration are quite possibly the most "perfect." They are well-designed, were affordable for most collectors at the time of issue and were sponsored by a group tasked with raising funds for the restoration and preservation of two of America's most important historical sites: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. What fundraising effort could be more worthwhile than one designed to preserve the world's most iconic symbol of freedom? Read the Entire Article Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/19/2015 3:45 pm Great article. I got a chuckle from Iacocca quote. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
iamwayne Valued Member United States 99 Posts	Posted 03/20/2015 8:11 pm American Silver Eagle bullion program wouldn't have existed if it wasn't attached to this after it failed multiple of times... One of the worlds most famous bullion coins almost never existed if it wasn't saved by this commemorative coin. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 03/20/2015 8:24 pm Wow ... beat up from another long work week ... but always willing to read another fabulous commemorative history story from a master. Great detail and obvious independent research ... Thank You! David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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