1916 McKinley Gold Commem Dollar 1 Grades Select Unc. Issued in 1916 on the 75th Anniversary of McKinley's Birth, but Due to His Untimely Demise by an Assassin, this Commemorative was Issued to Help Create a Memorial in his Hometown. When Examining a McKinley Commem, Points to Examine for the First Signs of Wear include McKinley’s Temple and the Hair Above His Ear; on the Reverse, Check the Pillar Above the Second Numeral 1 and the Base of the Flagpole.