James Madison Bill of Rights Commemorative Coin Set A United States Mint commemorative set featuring a silver half dollar and a bronze presidential medal. Released in 1993, this set honors James Madison as the architect of the Bill of Rights. It was part of a broader commemorative program authorized by Congress to mark the bicentennial of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. The silver half dollar depicts Madison drafting the document, while the medal is a reproduction of the original Peace Medal design from his presidency.