The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his death on September 14, 1901. During his administration, he oversaw the United States' victory in the Spanish-American War.
Obverse Description
The obverse depicts a bust of William McKinley with the inscription “WILLIAM McKINLEY.”
Reverse Description
The reverse features the inscriptions “INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MAR∙4∙1897,” “SECOND TERM MAR∙4∙1901,” “ASSASSINATED SEP∙6∙1901,” and “DIED SEP∙14∙1901.” To the left, the figure of Columbia is standing and mourning with her right hand resting on a shield bearing the Presidential eagle; below are a palm branch and wreath with crossed ribbons.
Source: US Mint
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The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.




