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What is a Bicentennial coin?

The United States Bicentennial in 1976 marked the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the U.S. Mint produced special Bicentennial coins including a silver dollar, half dollar and quarter.

What obverse does a Bicentennial dollar have?

From 1971 to 1978, all $1 coins had Ike on the obverse. But bicentennial dollars were unique because they had the moon and bell reverse, plus dual dating on the obverse. Like all bicentennial coins, the 1776 to 1976 dollars were coined between 1975 and 1976, but none of them bear the 1975 date.

What is a Bicentennial silver dollar?

The Bicentennial silver dollar is a one-year type coin minted only in 1975-1976 for the U.S. Bicentennial. It was the first commemorative silver dollar struck by the U.S. Mint since the 1900 Lafayette dollar. A nationwide design contest was held in 1973 to choose the reverse image of the Bicentennial coins.

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