5oz Silver Proof with Goldclad® Penny - 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial - 2022 - BVI

In 1913, Congress approved the design and location of the commission, with construction beginning in 1914. The 30th of May, 2022 marks the 100th Anniversary of the completion of the Lincoln Memorial. It is on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument. Over the 100 years since the Lincoln Memorial was completed, the edifice and the surrounding landscape have taken on a significance beyond merely the commemoration of the 16th President. As one of the most recognized buildings in the world, the Lincoln Memorial has become a symbol of the United States of America, a backdrop for national celebrations and the nation’s pre-eminent stage for the rallies and demonstration, particularly those for civil rights. The statue in the Lincoln Memorial was carved by Piccirilli Brothers under the supervision of the sculptor Daniel Chester French and took four years to complete. The statue, which was originally intended to be only 10 feet/3 metres tall finally stood at 19 feet/5.8metres tall and sits inside the memorial which is in the form of a neoclassical temple. The memorial's architect was Henry Bacon. Approved by Buckingham Palace this coin carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II exclusively by Pobjoy Mint, which also features a frosted background.