2009 Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars
In addition to the reverse design changes for 2009 Lincoln Cents, next year will also mark the release of a commemorative Silver Dollar to honor Abraham Lincoln.The new commemorative coin was authorized under H.R. 2808: Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act. The Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the birth of President Lincoln.
These numismatic coins will be minted and issued in a quantity of up to 500,000 coins. Each will have a weight of 26.73 grams, diameter of 1.5 inches, and a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. The coins will be considered legal tender in the United States.
The design of the coins will be emblematic of the life and legacy of President Lincoln. Required inscriptions include, the value of the coin, the year 2009, and the words “Liberty,” “In Gold We Trust,” “United States of America,” and “E Pluribus Unum.”
The coins will be issued in both proof and uncirculated versions from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Each coin will carry a $10 surcharge. Funds raised from the surcharge will be paid to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to further their work.
The design was released by the United States Mint on November 19, 2008 on the anniversary of Lincoln’s delivery of the Gettysburg Address. See larger images and more information on the 2009 Lincoln Commemorative Design.