United States of America (USA) 1/2 Dollar 2016

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1/2 Dollar 2016, KM# 644, United States of America (USA), 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service

1/2 Dollar 2016, KM# 644, United States of America (USA), 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service, Box

Obverse. Photo © United States Mint

Description

The 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service 2016 Half Dollar Proof Coin celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. This coin is produced at the U.S. Mint at San Francisco and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. It highlights the breadth of experiences that can be found throughout the parks.

The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government that manages all U.S. national parks, many American national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. It was created on August 25, 1916, by Congress.

The 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service Commemorative Coin Program includes a five-dollar gold coin, a silver dollar, and a half dollar clad coin.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Frog People (man, woman, child etc.) Child, Man A hiker discovering the majesty of the wilderness and a small child discovering a frog hiding in ferns, celebrating the diversity and breadth of the National Park Service. Designer: Barbara Fox (BF). Engraver: Michael Gaudioso (MG). NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 1916 2016 IN GOOD WE TRUST BF MG LIBERTY
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Bison, buffalo Nature (hill, river etc.) Mountain Tree, flower, plant etc. Sequoia The National Park Service logo. The elements on the logo represent the major facets of the national park system. The Sequoia tree and bison represent vegetation and wildlife, the mountains and water represent scenic and recreational values, and the arrowhead represents historical and archeological values. The bison is also the symbol of the Department of the Interior. The logo became the official logo on July 20, 1951, replacing the previous emblem of a Sequoia cone, and has been used ever since. The design was slightly updated in 2001, and a few different renderings are used today. Designer: Thomas R. Hipschen (TRH). Engraver: Charles L. Vickers (CLV). UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM S CLV TRH STEWARDSHIP HALF DOLLAR RECREATION
Edge	Reeded (milled)

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KM# 644

Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material	Copper Nickel Clad Copper
Weight	11.34 g
Diameter	30.61 mm
Thickness	-
Shape	round
Alignment	Coin
Mints	Denver Mint (D) San Francisco Mint (S)