US Mint commemorating 9/11 with new half-dollar coin
Summary
The U.S. Mint gave about 3,000 special half-dollar coins to the September 11 Memorial & Museum to honor the victims of the 2001 and 1993 World Trade Center attacks. The coins have a unique mark that says “9-11-01” to remember the events of that day.Key Facts
- The U.S. Mint produced nearly 3,000 special half-dollar coins.
- The coins were presented to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
- These coins commemorate victims of both the 2001 and 1993 World Trade Center attacks.
- The coins are called Enduring Liberty Half Dollars.
- A special mark, called a privy mark, on the coin shows “9-11-01.”
- The privy mark is on the front side of the coin.
- The coin honors the memory and legacy of those affected by the attacks.
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