1982 George Washington Commemorative Coins
The 1982 George Washington Commemorative Half Dollar marked the beginning of the modern commemorative coin era. The coin was issued for the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington.The program included half dollars struck in a composition of 90% silver and available in proof or uncirculated versions. The proof coin had a final mintage of 2,210,458 and the uncirculated coin had a final mintage of 4,894,044.
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