FOR THEY ARE FOREVER RELEVENT
1992 D WHITE HOUSE S$1, MINT STATE


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: MODERN COMMEMORATIVES
Item Description: S$1 1992 D WHITE HOUSE BICENTENNIAL
Grade: NGC MS 70
Owner: RMK-Collectibles
 
Winning Set: FOR THEY ARE FOREVER RELEVENT
Date Added: 1/17/2013
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

The White House was once referred to by Harry S. Truman as a "glamorous prison". President George Washington ordered the construction of the White House, but never lived in it. It was burned by the British in the war of 1812.
INTERESTING TIDBIT: Running water and central heating were not installed in the White House until 1835 and electric lights were added in 1891.
The Whitehouse has 132 rooms on 6 floors served by 3 elevators. It has 412 doors and 147 windows. It has 28 fireplaces,7 staircases and a whopping 35 bathrooms.
It was given its name officially in 1901 by President Teddy Roosevelt. Over the years it ha been called the "Executive Mansion," :the Presidents house," and least like "Presidents Palace."
Catalog #KM-236. NGC Universal ID: 28RR. Mintage: 123,803. Population: 372. Pre-issue price: $28.00. Regular Price: $32.00.
The 200th anniversary of the White House marked the occasion to release a 1992 White House Commemorative Silver Dollar. Oct 13, 1792 was when the cornerstone was originally placed. The building became the presidential residence officially on November 13, 1792.
The obverse of the coin shows a view of the north portico of the White House. The reverse shows a bust of James Hoban, the architect of the White House.
500,00 coins was the maximum authorized mintage for the White House Silver Dollar. Continued see proof.

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