½ Dollar US Capitol Visitor Center
2001 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#32996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
An arrangement of inscriptions in different fonts and a circle of 16 stars, representing the 16 states that existed in 1800.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1800
6th CONGRESS
SENATE
32 SENATORS
HOUSE
106 MEMBERS
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
Designers: Alex Shagin, Marcel Jovine
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 2001 Capitol Visitor Center Half Dollar represented the first commemorative half dollar issued in five years. The last commemorative coins of this denomination had been issued as part of the large program from 1995-1996 for the Olympics. The present coin was issued along with a $5 gold and $1 silver for the proposed Capitol Visitor Center.
The US Mint produced the coins in proof and uncirculated versions at the Philadelphia Mint. The coins were offered individually in regular packaging or simple mailers, as part of the 3 Coin Proof Set priced, and within a specially packaged Collector Set including only the uncirculated half dollar. The half dollars had a maximum authorized mintage of 750,000 across all options, but only sold less than 200,000 by the end of sales.
2001-P Uncirculated Capitol Visitor Center Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $8.75 ($7.75 in mailer)
Regular Price: $9.75 ($8.75 in mailer)
Final Mintage: 99,157
2001-P Proof Capitol Visitor Center Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $11.25 ($10.75 in mailer)
Regular Price: $12.00 ($11.50 in mailer)
Final Mintage: 77,962
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Interesting fact
The US Capitol Visitor Center ½ Dollar coin from 2001 features a unique design that showcases the United States Capitol building in great detail. The coin's obverse (front) side depicts the Capitol's iconic dome, while the reverse (back) side features an image of the Capitol's Great Rotunda. This design was created by United States Mint sculptor-engraver, Don Everhart.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 P | 77962 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (US Capitol Visitor Center) 2001 coin.
