In 1916, the United States Mint released a $1 commemorative gold coin to honor former President William McKinley. This project was requested by the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Association, aiming to remember the late president 15 years after his assassination. Today, you can find 1916 $1 McKinley Gold Coins available in certified condition at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a protective plastic slab!
• 1st of 2 issues of the McKinley Gold Coin!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains .0484 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of $1 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Graded Mint State 64 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• On the obverse is a bust of President McKinley.
• The reverse features a depiction of the McKinley Birthplace Memorial.

William McKinley served as the 25th President of the United States from 1897 until 1901. His leadership came during an important time as America rose to international prominence after winning the Spanish-American War. McKinley supported economic strategies focused on high tariffs and the gold standard, helping the country recover from a serious financial depression in the 1890s.

Each 1916 $1 McKinley Gold Coin offered here is certified in Mint State 64 condition. These coins show average mint luster and some small groups of contact marks, along with the possibility of one or two heavier marks. Minor patches of hairlines might also be visible.

The obverse of the 1916 McKinley Gold Coin displays a left-facing portrait of President William McKinley. Although often seen as a conservative, McKinley led a period of major transformation for the country. His presidency saw the annexation of Hawaii and U.S. control over territories like the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico, establishing America’s influence abroad.

On the reverse side of the 1916 $1 McKinley Gold Coin, you’ll see an image of the McKinley Birthplace Memorial. Located in Canton, Ohio, the memorial features a domed structure that rises 96 feet over a hillside. Completed in 1907, the impressive monument was funded entirely by public donations, gathering contributions from over a million Americans.

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