Commemorative coins have been popular since the days of the Greeks and Romans. In the beginning, they served to honor important events and served as newspapers to pass along the events of the day. Many modern nations have issued commemorative coins that are highly sought after by collectors. With few exceptions, these commemoratives have a real historical significance, illusrtating the progress and advance of the people in the New World in an interesting and instructional manner. Such a record of history, so artistically presented in gold and silver is strongly appealing to collectors. The most interesting facts about commemoratives is that it takes an act of Congress to approve the issue of a commemorative coin and all commemoratives are of the standard weight and fineness of traditional gold and silver coins. All commemoratives are legal tender. Another intersting fact is that the Lincoln cent (first issued in 1909), the Washington quarter (first issued in 1934) and the Bicentennial series coins issued in 1976 are all circulating designs that were first issued as commemoratives. In general, high quality, brilliant uncirculated commemoratives (MS-60) are worth far more than uncirculated MS-60 pieces that are dull or have contact marks. The limited number of proof strikes or presentation pieces of commemoratives are very rare, thus valuable. United States commemorative coins date back to 1893 with commemoratives dated after 1980 considered modern. Given the popularity and value of commemoratives, it is a great idea to purchase new commemoratives as they are issued and tuck them away for the future. You could realize hundreds of percent return on your investment.
Commemoratives
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1997HongKong
Spectacular 1997 Hong Kong Liberation Dollar
This absolutely dazzling commorative silver dollar commemorates the return of Hong Kong from Britain to China. Unusual and exceptionally beautiful silk screen art work on the reverse. Obverse depicts a gladiator with chariot and a schooner in the background. Both sides have a greek keystone border. The coin is pure silver. Diameter 39mm, plain edges.
Full Price: $59.99 10 % off!
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Diana
1997 Princess Diana Memoriam Silver Dollar
This beautiful proof silver dollar was struck in 1977 and reads: 1961-1997 In Memoriam Diana - The People's Princess, and bears a beautiful poitrait of the beloved Princess. The reverse bears the family crest and coat of arms and reads NIUE 1977. Encapuslated. Proof condition.
Full Price: $39.99 10 % off!
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WashHalfcomm
1982 Washington Silver Half Commemorative
This brilliant uncirculated Washington half dollar comes in the original sealed packaging and information folder. This is the first United States 90% silver coin to be minted since 1964 and the first commemorative coin to be produced by the United States Mint since 1954. A very nice collector's item. Specifications: Year: 1982; Size: 1.205 inch reeded edge; Weight: .4019 troy oz; Composition: .3617 fine troy oz silver; Fineness: .900 silver; .100 copper; MintMark: D - Denver.
Full Price: $39.99 37 % off!
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RoyalWedding
1981 Royal Wedding Commeorative Crown
This fabulous sterling silver crown features the likenesses of Prince Charles and Princess Diana on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The coin reads HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer 1981. Comes with bright Red display frame. The coin is in circulated condition.
