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United States Mint Opens Sales in November for the End of World War II 75th Anniversary Coins and Medal Program

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beginning in November, the United States Mint (Mint) is releasing four products to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beginning in November, the United States Mint (Mint) is releasing four products to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II.
  • Both coins include a special privy mark incorporated on the obverse symbolizing the 75th anniversary of the triumph of World War II with "V75."
  • Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) artist Ronald Sanders created the design, which was sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill.
  • Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "75th ANNIVERSARY," "2020," "AU 24K 1/2 OZ.," and "$25."

United States Mint Announces Design for 2020 Women's Suffrage Centennial Silver Dollar

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The United States Mint (Mint) officially announces the design for the 2020 Women's Suffrage Centennial Silver Dollar, celebrating the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The United States Mint (Mint) officially announces the design for the 2020 Women's Suffrage Centennial Silver Dollar, celebrating the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
  • The 2020 Women's Suffrage Centennial Silver Dollar is authorized by Public Law 116-71 to commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, giving women the right to vote.
  • Artistic Infusion Program artist Christina Hess designed both the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) of the coin, which were both sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill.
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The U.S. Mint recognizes 100th anniversary of The American Legion with release of commemorative coins

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
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INDIANAPOLIS, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --As The American Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary, the U.S. Mint opens sales of a new commemorative coin series.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --As The American Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary, the U.S. Mint opens sales of a new commemorative coin series.
  • "I am proud that any surcharges received from sales of American Legion commemorative coins will help us continue to fulfill our mission.
  • The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act set a record for coin bills in Congress, with 385 House members and 75 senators signing on as co-sponsors.
  • For more information about the 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program, visit legion.org/coin .For more information about the United States Mint visit usmint.gov/about .

Inaugural Meeting of U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Held in Philadelphia

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Monday, November 19, 2018
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, a federally appointed body tasked with planning the 250th anniversary of American independence, held its inaugural meeting on November 16 in historic Philadelphia, Pa.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, a federally appointed body tasked with planning the 250th anniversary of American independence, held its inaugural meeting on November 16 in historic Philadelphia, Pa.
  • The bipartisan commemorative commission is comprised of 16 private citizens, eight members of Congress and nine Federal Government officials.
  • The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission was formed in July 2016 after both chambers of Congress unanimously passed the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act.
  • American Battlefield Trust is the official nonprofit partner of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.