The main building re-opened in September 1990 as the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, at that time the largest restoration project in U.S. For the rest, it became the “Island of Tears” – a place where families were separated and individuals were denied entry into this country.Įllis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965 by Presidential Proclamation and is administered by the National Park Service. For the vast majority of immigrants, Ellis Island truly was an “Island of Hope” – the first stop on their way to new opportunities and experiences in the United States. On average, the inspection process took approximately 3-7 hours. You have no further obligations.From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the largest and most active immigration station in the United States, where approximately 12 million immigrants were processed. Rest assured that you have no further commitments and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office 14 day “no quibble” guarantee. The Reverse has the name ‘United States of America’, its traditional motto, ‘E Pluribus Unum’ (‘Out of many, one’), and the denomination ‘One Dollar’. Struck to the highest available Proof quality by the United States Mint in San Francisco, the coin is inscribed on the obverse with the words “GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR, YOUR HUDDLED MASSES YEARNING TO BREATHE FREE” ”, “In God We Trust” and "1986”. The obverse also holds the inscriptions “LIBERTY” around the top right periphery and the US official motto “IN GODWE TRUST” towards the bottom right. The obverse features a full figure view of the Statue of Liberty in front of the main building of Ellis Island with the legend “LIBERTY ELLIS ISLAND, GATEWAY TO AMERICA” above. The money raised from the sales of the coins paid for the much need restoration of the statue. The Liberty Silver Dollar was struck in 1986 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. This was one of the most popular commemorative issues from the United States Mint. Order your 'United States Liberty 1986 US Silver Proof Dollar' for just £59.95!
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