US Mint issues half-dollar coin to honor September 11 attacks
The Hill · September 11, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
The U.S. Mint presented nearly 3,000 specially marked half dollar coins to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to honor the victims of the World Trade Center attacks. The coins feature a special 9/11 privy mark that reads '9-11-01'.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the ongoing remembrance of the September 11 attacks in American history.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you visit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum?
You may see the newly presented half-dollar coins that commemorate the victims of the attacks. This initiative serves as a reminder of the ongoing impact of that day on American history and collective memory.
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