The Statue of Liberty underwent a major restoration in the mid ‘80s, leading up to its centennial. Lady Liberty got several cosmetic updates, as well as a new stainless steel framework on the inside.

Obverse Image: Statue of Liberty and an immigration station in the background. Obverse Text: LIBERTY / ELLIS ISLAND / GATEWAY TO AMERICA / IN GOD WE TRUST / P / 1986 Reverse Image: Rays emanating from ...

The Statue of Liberty was originally designed as a marker of liberation of African Americans and the end of the Civil War. That part of its history was overshadowed by a late design change to instead ...