400 Dollars Presidential Inauguration, Pattern

Liberia's 1976 pattern issues were produced in anticipation of William Tolbert's presidency, though Tolbert had actually assumed office in 1971 following the death of William Tubman. The 1976 date likely ties to the American Bicentennial, which Liberia — given its founding connections to the American Colonization Society — marked with unusual enthusiasm. Pattern pieces from this series were struck in multiple metals for approval purposes and never entered circulation.