The sale of commemorative coins will raise $137.5 million at no cost to the Government. but more than that the three coins will commemorate the values that the statue and Ellis Island represent. All three coins will carry a representation of the Statue of Liberty. The $5 gold coin will commemorate the centennial of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. One side of the silver dollar will be emblematic of the use of Ellis Island as the gateway for immigrants to America. One side of the half dollar will honor the rich contributions of the immigrants to America. The coins will be sold directly to the public by the U.S. Mint and will also be available through post offices. many coin dealers. and federally insured financial institutions.
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