Was issued from 1948 to 1963. The coins feature Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. In a way, the introduction of the series represented the end of an era. The half dollar was the final circulating coin design to make the switch from a depiction of the allegorical Liberty figure to a portrait of an actual person. The true challenge of the series is assembling a collection of fully struc.

The United States Modern Commemorative Coin program began in 1982. That year, the US Mint released commemorative half dollar coins to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. Since that date, commemorative coins have been issued nearly every year to celebrate famous American people, places, events, and institutions. The wide range of subject matters and the diversity of designs make commemorative coins popular with collectors.

Portraits of the eligible Presidents appear on the obverse design of the coin with a common reverse design featuring the Statue of Liberty. The Presidential Dollar Coin Act. These coins would be released in conjunction with the Presidential Dollars and sold directly by the US Mint.

Guide to the 50 State Quarters Program. The 50 State Quarters Program. Has run its course with the release of five different quarters each year from 1999 to 2008. Each quarter featured a different design highlighting the uniqueness and history of each state. Were authorized under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act.