Time is running out for collectors to secure 2024-dated commemorative coins from the United States Mint. Sales will officially close on Dec. 27 at 3:00 PM ET, leaving just over a day to place final orders.
Authorized by Congress with mandated sales deadlines, this year’s two commemorative coin programs honor significant chapters in American history.
One program marks the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman’s birth with coins featuring designs emblematic of her life story and legacy.
The other pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II with the "Greatest Generation" coins, celebrating the enduring contributions of those who lived through this pivotal era.
Each commemorative program offers a range of products, including $5 gold coins, silver dollars, 50-cent clad coins, and combination sets featuring multiple coins.
The table below display the last-chance commemorative coin products, along with their prices and sales figures as of Dec. 15.
2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins |
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| Prices | Latest Sales |
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| 2024-S Proof Greatest Generation Half Dollar | $54.00 (Sold Out) | 18,681 |
| 2024-D Uncirculated Greatest Generation Half Dollar | $52.00 | 7,994 |
| 2024-P Proof Greatest Generation Silver Dollar | $87.00 | 33,365 |
| 2024-P Uncirculated Greatest Generation Silver Dollar | $82.00 | 10,822 |
| 2024-W Proof Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin | $882.25 | 1,547 |
| 2024-W Uncirculated Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin | $872.25 | 1,276 |
| 2024 Greatest Generation Three-Coin Proof Set | $995.50 | 4,603 |
2024 Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins |
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| Prices | Latest Sales |
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| 2024-S Proof Harriet Tubman Half Dollar | $54.00 | 13,392 |
| 2024-D Uncirculated Harriet Tubman Half Dollar | $52.00 | 6,685 |
| 2024-P Proof Harriet Tubman Silver Dollar | $87.00 (Sold Out) | 21,383 |
| 2024-P Uncirculated Harriet Tubman Silver Dollar | $82.00 (Sold Out) | 7,278 |
| 2024-W Proof Harriet Tubman $5 Gold Coin | $882.25 | 1,638 |
| 2024-W Uncirculated Harriet Tubman $5 Gold Coin | $872.25 | 1,243 |
| 2024 Harriet Tubman Three-Coin Proof Set | $995.50 | 4,358 |
Ordering
The U.S. Mint provides a dedicated landing page for its commemorative products, accessible here.
I liked the Greatest Generation Half Dollar, but the price was more than I was willing to pay for them.
Antonio, I like the half-dollar design as well. As others suggested I’d wait a little while, maybe 6-12 months, then look on eBay. Resellers, particularly on auction sales, may likely take a hit on these. In my experience there usually is a sweet spot where you’ll see a number of them at bid about the same time, and that’s when you can score some at a really good price. Unfortunately, none of this helps the groups that the commemorative sales were meant to help. Based on the low sales I really doubt that any surcharges will ever go to support… Read more »
I would get the gold but refu$e to pay the upscale prices. Commemoratives….Just shut it down, seems like they repeat subjects every 15-20y
Talk to your congressional representatives. They’re the ones who pass this stuff.
And yet ,,, they find time to pass each and every one of these commemorative coin bills … most times with impressive bipartisan support. Go figure.
Everything is controversial these days, Kaiser. Did you forget about DEI labeled coins?
Mike Unser’s title is: “Last Chance at U.S. Mint 2024 Commemorative Coins” I’ll add, “Last Chance” to pay full US Mint retail, before seeking out a better price on the secondary market. The US Mints pricing for commemorative issues will continue to drive the proverbial nail into the commemorative coin program coffin, for any issue, not garnering a very, very broad base or collector appeal. Perhaps I’m out of touch, however the last 3-5 years of price raises, with assuredly more in store, will continue to bleed the modern collector base of dedicated collectors. I highly encourage new and older… Read more »
For the mint to alienate a collector of Cali’s status should send a powerful message to those in the upper echelons of the agency.
Hang in there,Cali, I still look forward to your perspective!
Cali hope to still see you about, I need more folk tipping over Ventris’ apple cart….
i quit the mint in2021, but the FHG like Michael Corleone pulled me back in again. SUCKER investment of time, enter and life to get one. I got in @9:01…at 9:03 clicked to buy. SOLD OUT, go see an AP or such is The UsM pitch to collectors er. Suckers….
Pre 33 and <64 back the way to go.
Cali, Cali, Cali…. I know you long time braah. Many years. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Remember the 8 micron hole? But, one time you saved me $100. Now you my friend for life. I hope all is well with you. Don’t be discouraged. Find something else to collect and apply your amazing knowledge and discipline to it. Pre 64 silver and Pre 33 gold. That’s where I’m at now. You are right, the Mint is on a path that will wipe out the Modern Coin Market in the not too distant future. The modern coin market is starting to remind… Read more »
CaliSkier, I’ll second what E 1 said. And thanks again for the Gatewest tip back in March: those 2017 and 2018 RCM 3-coin Forgotten Design sets were a great deal and really nice coins (3x 1-oz proof silver for $86) especially when silver shot up past $30 not long after. When I’ve taken leave from this site I’ve always come back refreshed after. Come back when the new Annual Report comes out. I’m interested to see and discuss what, by all accounts, should be awful numbers that FH and the auctions couldn’t help (since coming after the fiscal year ended… Read more »
Cali,
I haven’t given up on the GC/PCGS Kennedy fiasco, not since you helped me with your caring gesture to call them on my behalf. I have a good feeling and my hopes are high!
I just got back a few days ago from a long work road trip.
I wanted to be able to send the coin in, now that I’m back I’ll see what Ian says, and send it to them. Thanks again, and you’ll be the first to know what happens!
Rick
Cali, As much as I hate to see you go, I get it! I’m done, done with the Mint too! I plan on continuing selling more silver and purchasing more gold but it’ll be Pre ‘33 gold! I plan on continuing to read CN’s but my Posting will be limited. I’m hoping you’ll continue Posting here at least once in a while as your due diligence is always appreciated. You dove deep into some of the shenanigans of the Mint as well and we have appreciated your “investigations” for a lack of better words! As far as you getting ahold… Read more »
Holidays are a great time to get things done. All those unfinished projects getting completed with great patience. Such a joy. After two and a half years of searching, screening, and conserving – my Walking Liberty Short Set is finally done. It really is a thing of beauty. Satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. That is how this hobby should make you feel. I hope you enjoy the photo.
As you all know, I am mainly a half dollar collector. I recently completed my Franklin MS Set and moved on to the proofs. All I need now is the 1950-1952 and that set is done. Most are Cameos. And my Kennedy set is complete to 2024. For me, I prefer the Dansco and I fill them with the highest-grade BU coins I can find. Most of the time I buy everything raw, and for those special coins – I buy them in scratched or damaged holders in high grade. So, for me the collector, I deal very little with… Read more »
Very nice E1, I love the halves almost have a complete run Barber to 64jfk, just need a nice clean 1921 D Aye Karumna…. Eh chiwawaw the prices.
Thanks JQC.
Those early Walkers are very tough and super expensive.
Half dollars were originally intended for the collector. You would think more people would collect them though. Especially the Barbers. Proof Barbers in Cameo – Eh chiwawaw, me gusta!
The 1954 Kennedy really caught my attention E 1 — now that would be a find! Perhaps a hiccup in the matrix.
Major D,
Yes, a 1954 Kennedy, that would be a rare find.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_half_dollar
Cheers
That’s an aberration in the photo.
Peace out.
Beautiful ’68-D E1, same with the ’64 90%…
I just picked one up(68-D)for my BU silver 8 coin set, in plastic(MS67), and yours looks like it’s nicer.
I think you have several Top Pop’s within your albums.
Congratulations!
You connoisseurship, patience, and dedication is inspiring.
Thanks Rick.
No comments on the Walker Short Set?
No crickets here bro! You may soon see a comment in my spammed/wait for approval post that I made last night? Anyway, Superb Walker Short Set! And I’ve been waiting for it’s completion for 6 months!(see your photo below)… I’ve never seen anything like your Gem Walker Set. There is no coin that would grade lower than a 65. In fact, I’d bet that most of them would grade at 66 & 67, with the ’46, ’46-S, ’47, and ’47-D in 7+ grades. Probably more!? I’m glad that you did not dip one of the last coins to join the… Read more »
Thanks Rick.
Yes, it turned out real nice. Much nicer than the NGC Short Set I sold you in 2005. The proof set might turn out better. No more ASEs for this guy.
Cheers
E 1, oh my, what a drop dead gorgeous set you have! I can tell you picked out some really nice examples of these! My favorite coin of all coins has to be the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, bar none!! I’ve thot about starting a collection of these myself. If I did, I’d want at least Gem BU examples which would be an expensive collection I’m sure. If I was 10 years younger, I think I’d start a collection and I’d do a raw/ungraded set like you have. I love completed collections in a Dansco or Whitman folders. There’s just… Read more »
Thanks AKBob,
The Walker Short Set was a nice 2-3 year exercise. The Long Walker Set would take a long long time and may be impossible in GEM BU. Being financially impossible. You are right in saying, the best way to collect these are in GEM BU. They are also eye poppers in MS-67. Such an amazingly beautiful coin and there are proofs too. Thanks for the feedback AKBob and Happy Holidays.
Cheers
A full GEM set of Walkers that would be unreal. Some dates impossible 19-d, 21-d…. Gemmy. Yeah
JQC,
People don’t realize just how limited Walkers truly really are. The 19-D and 21-D in MS65 do exist. But they are in such small numbers and probably in the tightest of hands.
For decades I’ve wanted a BU 19D, now that I could afford, it’s way too much.
but, if I had $25k in 1976 I could have bought either a full Pan Pac set, I original copper frame and velour pouch, or a GEM like buttah, 1893s Morgan. No deep pocket for a 19y old. And there was a flowing hair Stella proof for $28,000. No slabs, pretty sweet though. I did manage to get a Saudi Aramco USM gold piece……
Thanks Kaiser.
Happy Holidays Boss.
Peace
E1,
My reply got spammed for edit issues,
so here is round 2⇓
As enticing as the low mintages are their pricing keeps me at a hard pass on any of them. Sorry US mint.
It’s an easy pass for me now that they’re off sale. Comparably though, strictly speaking mintages (as someone who doesn’t have any of these), what makes a FHG (9,975) or even a 2023 Amer Liberty Gold (12,188) that much more enticing than a Greatest Gen gold proof (6,181+/-) or a Tubman (6,048+/-)?
I think mintages are sometimes secondary when the designs are considered.
The AGE is a widely collected series with an adored(now classic)design front & back.
The FHG is another example of design preference over mintage. The resurrected classic look of the 1794 is a winner, even if it’s a replica in Silver medal or Gold coin.
Unattractive designs will kill demand–look at the First Spouse series(with arguable exceptions-ie-Liberties & Jackie)…
I went on a GG commem spree early on this year before the price hikes, and wont recoup those costs for years, despite the low mintages!
So be it….
GG has some nice original designs! I hope the next generation of collectors will prize them much more than what the current one seemingly does.
I love that Liberty breaking the sword design. It’s definitely a classic.
I do too, as many others here agree with you, beautiful design & visual.
Another favorite of mine from several years back is the 2012 SSB Commems…
Also, since I was a kid, I’ve always liked old ships, and our flag…
Yeah, I like that dollar design too.
Nice coins, I even got the folder w replica SSB scribbles. Always got the Unc for more appreciation but that ship sailed and sank w $2,500 AU
Should’ve been he $5, Best design
The Mint’s Annual Reports, with all of the shortcomings in aggregating and conflating, have been showing the Numismatics clad Annual Products with negative net income. Whereas the Gold, Platinum & Palladium coin products, as well as the Silver coin products have had very healthy positive net income. Silver products were increased on July 9. Many objected to the notion of silver products possibly subsidizing the clad, although that effectively seems to have been the result. Now that clad is being increased, will silver get a decrease? Fat chance of that happening. I understand raising prices for clad products if they’re… Read more »
Darn too late…….
I have a question, now that the official time is over for the Harriet Tubman Coins. If there are coins left over, will they be sale next year?
A reply to Brenda’s question awaiting approval: “I have a question, now that the official time is over for the Harriet Tubman Coins. If there are coins left over, will they be sale next year?”
No, the commemoratives can only be sold during the calendar year in which they’re released. So, whatever coins that are leftover will be destroyed by the Mint.