Commemorative Coins
The United States Mint produces commemorative coins each year that were authorized by legislation introduced in Congress and signed into law by a President. These coins are unique in that they honor important American people or historic events with coins that are produced in clad, silver or gold and in collector proof and uncirculated qualities. The following links lead to articles with information, images and specifications for modern commemoratives dating from the 1990’s to today.
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2012 Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar is part of a second commemorative coin series released by the United States Mint in 2012. The silver dollar was launched on March 5, 2012 along with a companion $5 gold coin. Learn More » |
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2012 Star-Spangled Banner $5 Gold Coin The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner $5 Gold Coin in proof and uncirculated is the only gold commemorative released in 2012. The gold and silver dollar (left) celebrate the bicentennial writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. Learn More » |
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2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar The 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar was the first released of two commemorative programs for the year. Made available on Feb. 16, 2012, it celebrates the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. Learn More » |
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2012 Infantry Defenders of Freedom Sets 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Sets feature one of the commemorative proof dollars along with dog tag on a miniature chain all within a unique folder. The set has a production limit of 50,000 and was priced $2 more than the single silver dollar. Learn More » |
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2011 US Army Commemorative Coins The 2011 US Army Commemorative Coins are the first of two commemorative coin series released by the United States Mint in 2011. The gold, silver and clad coins were released on January 31. Learn More » |
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2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins The 2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins are the second of two commemorative coin series issued by the Mint in 2011. The gold and silver coins were released on February 25, 2011. Learn More » |
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2011 United States Army $5 Gold Coin The 2011 United States Army $5 Gold Coin is one of two commemorative gold strikes issued by the US Mint in the year. This coin is featured in both proof and uncirculated condition. Learn More » |
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2011 United States Army Silver Dollar The 2011 United States Army Silver Dollar honors the first branch of the US Military which was established by the Continental Congress in 1775. Proof and uncirculated versions are available. Learn More » |
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2011 United States Army Half Dollar Coin The only clad coin to be issued by the US Mint as part of a commemorative coin series in 2011 is the 2011 United States Army Half Dollar Coin. Learn More » |
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2011 Medal of Honor $5 Gold Coin The Medal of Honor was initially created by Congress in 1861. It is the nation’s highest award for valor given to a member of the US Military for heroic actions. Learn More » |
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2011 Medal of Honor Silver Dollar The obverse of the 2011 Medal of Honor Silver Dollar was designed by Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz and shows the three current Army, Navy and Air Force Medals of Honor, left to right. Surrounding the medals are the inscriptions of LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, MEDAL OF HONOR and 1861-2011. Learn More » |
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2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar The 2010 America Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar obverse shows the legs and boots of three American Veterans. One of those veterans is clearly shown using a pair of crutches. The reverse of the coin depicts a forget-me-not flower at the base of a wreath of oak branches. Learn More » |
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2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar Struck on the obverse of the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar depicts a Cub Scout in the foreground with a Boy Scout and a female Venturer shown behind him. All three are shown in complete uniform giving a salute. Learn More » |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar The 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars obverse shows a portrait of the president. It was designed by US Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Justin Kunz and sculpted by US Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart. Learn More » |
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2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar The 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar obverse features a portrait of Braille. The reverse contains the first readable Braille on a US coin with the three letters of "BRL" depicted in the code. Also included is the image of a young blind boy reading with Braille. Learn More » |
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2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins The 2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins marked the only commemorative coin series issued by the United States Mint that year. The program featured a release date of January 15th from the US Mint. Gold, silver and clad versions were released in proof and uncirculated.. Learn More » |
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2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver Dollar The 2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver Dollar (in proof and uncirculated) marked the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. Learn More » |
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2007 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coins The first of two commemorative series released by the US Mint in 2007 was the 2007 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coins. These strikes honored the founding of Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 by English settlers. Learn More » |
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2006 San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coins The San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin Program consisted of a $5 gold coin and silver dollar, each struck to both proof and uncirculated qualities. These coins were authorized by Congress with the passage of the San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin Act. Learn More » |
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2006 Benjamin Franklin Silver Dollars The 2006 Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Silver Dollars were released by the US Mint to mark the 300th anniversary since the birth of one of America’s most famous founding fathers. Congress authorized the coins with the Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Coin Act. Learn More » |
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2005 John Marshall Silver Dollar The 2005 John Marshall Silver Dollar was the first of two commemorative silver strikes to be released by the US Mint that year. This strike honored the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court by celebrating the 250th anniversary of his birth and was issued by the Mint on April 25, 2005. Learn More » |
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2005 Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar The first two battalions of Continental Marines were formed on November 10, 1775. Since then, they have continued to serve the nation participating in every American armed conflict with expertise in amphibious warfare. Surcharges collected on the sale of these coins was forwarded to the United States Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Learn More » |
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2004 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Silver Dollar The 2004 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Silver Dollar was struck by the Mint to mark two hundred years since the start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was released on May 12th of that year in both proof and uncirculated condition. Learn More » |
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2004 Thomas Alva Edison Silver Dollar The 2004 Thomas Alva Edison Silver Dollar was released by the US Mint on February 11, 2004 to celebrate 125 years since Edison invented the light bulb. It was issued in both proof and uncirculated quantities as authorized by the Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act. Learn More » |
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2003 First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coins The 2003 First Flight Centennial Coins were the only commemoratives issued by the US Mint during the year. The coins celebrated 100 years since the Wright Brothers made their first successful flight at Kitty Hawk, NC, and were minted in gold, silver and clad. Learn More » |
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2002 Olympic Winter Games Commemorative Coins The 2002 Olympic Winter Games Commemoratives — in gold and silver — were struck to mark the games held that year in Salt Lake City, Utah. In actuality, the Mint released the coins the previous fall as part of their Annual Catalog. Learn More » |
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2002 West Point Bicentennial Silver Dollars West Point was originally established as a fort during the American Revolutionary War with General Washington considering it the most strategic position in America. Its role as a military academy was signed into law by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802. Learn More » |
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2001 American Buffalo Silver Dollars Featured on the obverse and reverse of the coins was one of America’s most beloved coin designs — James Earle Fraser’s classic Native American and Buffalo design first seen on the 1913-1938 circulating nickel. Learn More » |
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2001 Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Coins Congress authorized the series with the passage of the United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Coin Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-126). That law set the maximum mintage of the gold coins at 100,000, the silver dollars at 500,000 and the half dollars at 750,000. Learn More » |
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2000 Library of Congress Commemorative Coins The 2000 Library of Congress Commemoratives were billed as "The Coins of Many Firsts" and were one of two commemoratives released by the US Mint in 2000. These strikes were issued to the public on April 24, 2000 and honored the United States Library of Congress. Learn More » |
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2000 Leif Ericson Silver Dollars The 2000 Leif Ericson Silver Dollars were struck by the US Mint to mark the millennium of the discovery of the new world by Ericson. These coins were issued by the Mint on June 21, 2000 and were released in association with strikes from the Republic of Iceland also honoring Ericson. Learn More » |
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