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This half dollar was issued by the United States of America in the year 1892 with the theme of Columbia Exposition in the year 1892. This commemorative half dollar was issued by the United States of America to commemorate the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

The world Columbian Exposition is also known as Chicago World's Fair and Chicago Columbian Exposition. It was a world fair held in Chicago in the year 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in New World in the year 1492.

The obverse of this coin depicts Christopher Columbus in profile. The reverse of this coin depicts Columbus's flagship, the Santa Maria, and two globes.

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