2015 US Marshals Service Half Dollar
PCGS#536841 | NGC UID: BKH4
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is a U.S. federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. The office of U.S. Marshals is the oldest American federal law enforcement agency. The U.S. Marshals office was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789.
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U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary 2015 Clad Half-Dollar
Source: usmint.gov
Denomination: Half-Dollar
Composition: 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper
Weight: 11.340 grams nominal (± 0.454)
Diameter: 1.205 inches (±0.002) or 30.61 mm (±0.05)
Edge: Reeded
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United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Source: legislink.org Pub.L. 112-104
Half dollar clad coins. Not more than 750,000 half dollar coins, which shall--
( A ) weigh 11.34 grams;
( B ) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and
( C ) be minted to the specifications for half dollar
coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31 United States Code.
Design Requirements ... Coin images ...
(i) Obverse.--The obverse of the half dollar
clad coins issued under this Act shall bear an
image emblematic of the United States Marshals
Service and its history.
(ii) Reverse.--The reverse of the half dollar
clad coins issued under this Act shall bear an
image consistent with the role that the United
States Marshals played in a changing nation, as
they were involved in some of the most pivotal
social issues in American history. The image
should show the ties that the Marshals have to the
United States Constitution, with themes
including--
(I) the Whiskey Rebellion and the rule of law;
(II) slavery and the legacy of inequality; and
(III) the struggle between labor and capital.
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Half Dollar U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary
Source: en.numista.com
Features
Country United States
Year 2015
Value Half Dollar (0.50 USD)
Metal Nickel-clad Copper
Weight 11.340 g
Diameter 30.61 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized yes
Edge Reeded
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Extra Notes:
US Marshals Museum - Commemorative Coins
Source: http://usmarshalsmuseum.org
The United States Mint chose to honor the United States Marshals Service with the 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program. Sales launched on January 29, 2015 and will continue through the duration of the year. For every coin purchased the Marshals Museum will receive a surcharge.
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