Minted in 1986, this proof silver dollar coin commemorates Ellis Island as “The Gateway to America.” The revenue generated from the sales of this piece supported efforts to restore and preserve the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
The obverse features Ellis Island and Lady Liberty herself.
The reverse features an excerpt from “The New Colossus,” the poem that is inscribed on a plaque on the Statue’s pedestal.
This coin is composed of 90% silver and contains 0.7734 troy ounces of fine silver.