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Commemorative Coins

Steeped in History and Richly Rewarding Commemorative coins are official U.S. Mint issues with a face value and legal tender status. Each issue is designed around a specific a theme in American history, a world event, or to honor historic Americans. The U.S. Commemorative Half-dollar series started in 1982 with the George Washington issue. This is a beautiful coin, minted in fine silver, and very affordable– yet most people don’t even know exists. Commemoratives were also issued in Half Dollar, Silver Dollar, and Gold Five Dollar Coins.

Collectors Love Commemorative Designs
Commemorative coins have a rich, historic flavor and collectors view them with a warm affection. The Modern Commemorative coin market has been driven recently by the popularity of the State Quarters program. The U.S. Mint reports that well over 100 million Americans are collecting coins today. Many people are just getting started. However, as the appeal of the coin collecting hobby widens, collectors continue to diversify into new areas. Modern Commemorative coins minted from 1892 to 1954 are a natural fit to collectors who’ve recently started collecting the State Quarters.

Extremely Low Mintages
Most Commemoratives are distinguished by their low mintages. When original mintages are low, the result is that the number of survivors over the years continues to be low. This rarity further adds to their demand by serious coin collectors. In fact, a few mintages are extreme rarities like the Panama Pacific $50 Gold Round with only 453 ever issued. Those trade for well over $125,000 in gem mint condition– if you could ever find one. 


1893 P 50 cent Silver Columbian Commemorative Coin NGC Certified MS65 $449.00
1934 P Silver Texas Commemorative Coin NGC MS66 $479.00
1935 P 50 cent Texas Silver Commemorative Coin PCGS MS66 $479.00
1936 50 cent Texas Commemorative Set Coins PCGS Certified MS66 $1,505.00
This is a 3-coin set.
1936 P 50 cent Norfolk Commemorative Coin NGC Certified MS66 $705.00
1936 P 50 cent York Commemorative Coin NGC Certified MS65 $329.00