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2014-P Civil Rights Act of 1964 Proof Commemorative Silver Dollar Coin

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 2014-P Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Silver Dollar PROOF Coin.  The coin was struck to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This legislation greatly expanded American civil rights protections and outlawed racial segregation in public places.  This is a PROOF strike coin struck at the Philadelphia (P) Mint.  There were only 61,992 of this proof dollar minted.  This coin is comprised of .900 (90%) silver and .100 (10%) copper, with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The obverse of the coin shows three people holding hands at a Civil Rights march with the man on the left holding a sign reading "WE SHALL OVERCOME".  The obverse was designed by Justin Kunz.  The reverse of the coin features three intertwined flames representing freedom of education, freedom to vote, and freedom to control one's own destiny.  The reverse was designed by Donna Weaver.

The 2014-P Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Silver Dollar PROOF Coin comes in the original U.S. Mint Packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA.)

This coin is a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this rare 2014-P Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Silver Dollar PROOF Coin!


At a glance
Year: 
2014
Mint: 
Philadelphia (P)
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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