The coin is actually a "Statue of Liberty Centennial" silver dollar and is very common with a current retail value of $26.00.
They are in the Hudson river - on the border of New Jersey and New York.
Cruuent retail value: $6.00
The coin is the 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial dollar, it's 90% silver and 10% copper.
The 1986 Ellis Island silver dollar and half dollar coins are typically valued based on their silver content and collectible appeal. As of September 2021, the silver dollar is worth around $20-$25, while the half dollar is worth around $10-$15. However, prices can vary based on factors like condition and demand.
It's so common the value is about $6.00 just for the silver.
It's so common the value is about $6.00 just for the silver.
I think you're probably refering to the 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial Dollar (which has the words "Ellis Island Gateway to America" on the obverse to the left of the Statue of Liberty). The coin is worth about $13.50, whether it's the Uncirculated coin with a "P" mintmark from the Philadelphia mint or the Proof coin with the "S" mintmark from the San Francisco mint. It is 90% silver with 0.7736 troy oz ASW ("Actual Silver Weight"), meaning that the "melt value" is about $11.00 (as of December 3, 2007).
8-10-11>>> The set is actually a "Statue of Liberty Centennial" silver coin set. It was issued as Proof and Uncirculated and both sets are very common with the same average retail value of $35.00.
The Ellis of Ellis Island was named after Ruby Ellis who was the first immigrant from Russia.
It's a 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial Dollar and is considered a commemorative coin
$9 to $415 depending upon the condition of the coin.
What is special about Ellis Island?