Designed by John Mercanti, the obverse of the silver dollar features a view of the Statue of Liberty with the main building of Ellis Island in the background. The reverse features a design of an immigrant family with their belongings on the threshold of America. The 78 million in surcharges raised from the program was used to fund the restoration of the Statue of Liberty and the celebration of its centennial. The obverse design of the coin features a side view of Liberty and back view of an immigrant ship steaming into New York harbor.
was to use the funds collected from coin sale surcharges to restore and renovate the Statue of Liberty and the facilities used for immigration at Ellis Island and to establish an endowment that would ensure the continued upkeep and maintenance of these monuments.
Read More Read Less Recipient Organization: Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.Īs specified in Public Law 99-61, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.
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