1923 & 2008 Monroe Doctrine Coin Set

During the early 1800s, the U.S. became concerned about colonization in the Western Hemisphere by European nations. Written in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was presented to Congress by President James Monroe. Primarily written by secretary of state and future 6th President John Quincy Adams, the doctrine served as a warning and specified that any attempts to do so would be viewed as an attack. This 3-coin set celebrates the critical document and the men who wrote it.

Struck in 1923 at the San Francisco Mint, the 90% silver commemorative half dollar honors the 100th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine. The obverse portrays the profiles of the two men who wrote the document, John Quincy Adams and James Monroe. While the reverse of this Genuine coin displays the continents of North and South America in the form of two women. Included with this set are two Uncirculated 2008 Presidential dollars honoring James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Each coin is encapsulated, and the set is presented in a handsome display box. You’ll also receive a FREE reproduction of the original 1823 Monroe Doctrine when you order your set today!