Why was this coin released?
1936 Long Island Silver Commemorative Half Dollar
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The coin was released to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first European settlement of Long Island, New York. Commemorative coins like this are valuable for their historical significance, capturing important moments in history.
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1936 Long Island Silver Commemorative Half Dollar
" To celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the first European settlement of Long Island, New York in 1936, the U.S. Mint released a special coin. The Long Island Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar was one of many commemorative coins struck during the 1930s. It had a small mintage of just over 100,000...
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