In accordance with Public Law 92-229, the United States Mint produced the National Medal commemorating the year 1776 and its significance to American independence. The medal was designed to exacting standards by the Mint's Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro and depicts the Statue of Liberty ringed by 50 stars representing the 50 States and 1776-1976 on the obverse. The reverse bears the Great Seal of the United States and the inscription "We the People."
The National Medal was offered for sale in seven different versions and four sizes between January 1 and July 31, 1975. The $4,000 three-inch gold medal was made-to-order and individually numbered. 424 of those were sold. Two smaller versions in gold were also offered. The Mint sold 30,239 units of the $100 version and 5,383 units of the $400 version. Additionally, the Mint sold 426,459 units of $5 bronze medals, 209,885 units of $25 silver medals, and 47,150 units of $15 gold-plated medals. The Mint also sold 9,425 three-inch silver medals, valued at $150 each.
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