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½ Dollar Congress
1989 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
A full view of the Capitol Building accentuated with seven stars above and three stars to each side below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
Engravers: William Woodward, Edgar Zell Steever
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1989 Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar was issued to mark the 200th anniversary of the operation of Congress under the U.S. Constitution. This was one of three coins issued under the program, which also included a silver dollar and $5 gold coin. Surcharges from the sale of coins went to the Capitol Preservation Fund.The 1989 Congress Half Dollar was offered in both proof and uncirculated versions. The proof coins were produced at the San Francisco Mint and the uncirculated coins were produced at the Denver Mint. The coins were sold individually or as part of sets including two, three, or six coins. The coins were initially sold at a pre-issue discount price before regular pricing came into effect.
1989-D Uncirculated Congress Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $5.00
Regular Price: $6.00
Final Mintage: 163,753
1989-S Proof Congress Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $7.00
Regular Price: $8.00
Final Mintage: 767,897
This coin was issued with this Certificate.
Interesting fact
The 1989 United States Congress half-dollar coin features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins in the series. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a stunning image of the Statue of Liberty, while the reverse (back) side features a rendition of the United States Capitol building. This coin was produced as a non-circulating commemorative coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead sold at a premium price to collectors and enthusiasts. Despite its relatively small mintage, the coin remains widely available and is considered a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 D | 163753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 S | 767897 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Congress) 1989 coin.
