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How well do you know the Coin of the Year?

1. Which mint won the very first COTY overall award?

The U.S. Mint won the very first overall COTY award with their 1982 half dollar commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington. This was the first commemorative coin issued by the U.S. Mint since the mid 1950’s. This coin won both

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