2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States commemorative half dollar. Part of the American Legion centennial three-coin program, this half dollar focuses on the Legion's commitment to youth and patriotism. The American Legion sponsors the nation's largest youth programs including Boys State, Boys Nation, and American Legion Baseball. The obverse features two children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the girl wearing her grandfather's American Legion hat, while the reverse displays an American flag waving atop a high flagpole, seen from the children's point of view. Designed by Richard Masters. Struck in copper-nickel, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The American Legion half dollar's child-centered design reflects the organization's dedication to instilling patriotism and civic responsibility in the next generation.
