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Negro Leagues Baseball Clad Half Dollar BU Coin Minted at the Denver Mint Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity The Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coin is being minted in honor of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Negro National League, a professional baseball league formed in response to African-American players being banned from the major leagues. Obverse: Depicts a Negro Leagues tour bus that served as their home on the road when players were refused entry to hotels and restaurants. The batter exemplifies the determination to play the game he loves, regardless of challenging circumstances. Inscriptions are “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” “2022,” and “NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL.” Reverse: This design shows a group of five Negro Leagues Baseball players. Inscriptions are “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “HALF DOLLAR,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” COIN SPECIFICATIONS Denomination: Half Dollar Finish: Uncirculated Composition: 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper Weight: 11.340 grams Diameter: 1.205 inches/30.61 mm Edge: Reeded Mint and Mint Mark: Denver - D