Commemorative Coins

United States Mint commemorative coins are authorized by Congress to celebrate and honor American people, places, events, or institutions. This lends to a wide variety of subjects depicted on the coins.


Modern commemorative coins are not issued for circulation, but sold directly by the US Mint during established offering periods. Coins have been issued struck in gold, silver, or copper-nickel clad and struck in proof and uncirculated versions. Each coin carries a maximum authorized mintage that limits the number of coins that can be produced and sold.

Famous people have been depicted on commemorative coins like George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Christopher Columbus, Benjamin Franklin, and recently Louis Braille.

Important places, buildings, or structures have been featured such as the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and Yellowstone National Park.

Commemoratives have been issued to coincide with important events or anniversaries of important events. This has included the Olympic Games, the Bicentennial of Congress, the 50th anniversary of World War II, and the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brother's historic first flight.

This site will provide information and images on commemorative coins issued from 1982 to present. A selection of coins for sale will also be presented including coins in original US Mint packaging and coins certified by PCGS or NGC.