Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1989
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 100-673
Background
The Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1989 to commemorate the Bicentennial of the U.S. Congress.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a bust of the Statue of Freedom.
The reverse features a full view of the Capitol Building surrounded by a wreath of stars.
Obverse Inscriptions
- BICENTENNIAL OF THE CONGRESS
- 1789
- 1989
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- LIBERTY
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- HALF DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Sculptor: Patricia Lewis Verani
- Designer: William Woodard