Commemorative Coins Archives

CCAC Releases Candidate Images for 2021 National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coins

September 21, 2020September 18, 2020 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released the candidate images for the 2021 National Law Enforcement Museum commemorative coins. The three coins, one in gold, one in silver, and one clad, will be release next year. The commemorative coins were authorized in December 2019 and sales will begin next year. As part of the candidate image releases in the gallery above, you will find the options for the gold coin, silver coin, and the …

Women’s Suffrage Commemorative Introductory Pricing Ends This Week

September 14, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Women's Suffrage Centennial Proof Silver Dollar Commemorative

A reminder to readers that the introductory pricing of the Women’s Suffrage commemorative products ends this week. The introductory prices will end on September 18, 2020 so if you are still considering this commemorative for your collection, now is the time to make your purchase. The United States Mint’s 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Silver Dollar celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification with a distinctive silver dollar coin marking a signature achievement in …

United States Mint and Royal Mint Collaborate on Mayflower Anniversary Coins and Medals

September 3, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Mayflower 400th Anniversary UK SIlver Coin Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint and Royal Mint of England announcing a joint coin and medal program commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing. WASHINGTON–The United States Mint (Mint) and The Royal Mint (United Kingdom) have collaborated to create two limited-edition sets marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. The story of the Mayflower is one that connects multiple communities, cultures, and countries. This transatlantic voyage brought 102 Pilgrims and migrants …

Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Commemorative Sales Starts Today

August 28, 2020 by Clinton

Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Half Dollar

The United States Mint is set for a historical moment today. At Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific, the Mint will open up sales of the Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized commemorative coins. These will be the first colorized coins ever offered by the United States Mint. The Mint announced pricing for the two commemoratives last month as well as expected production figures. The Basketball Hall of Fame colorized Half Dollar is priced at $55.00. A total of 75,000 …

PCGS Will Grade Historic Colorized United States Mint Coins

August 27, 2020 by Clinton

Example of Basketball HOF half-dollar in PCGS holder

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service, PCGS, announcing the availability of special labels for the upcoming colorized Basketball Hall of Fame Commemoratives. These historic commemoratives will be the first colorized coins offered by the United States Mint. The Mint will begin sales of these historic colorized coins on Friday, August 28, 2020. (Santa Ana, California) – August 26, 2020 – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will grade and have special insert …

Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Commemorative Sales Start August 28

August 24, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint is set for a historical moment later this week. On Friday, August 28, 2020, the Mint will open up sales of the Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized commemorative coins. These will be the first colorized coins ever offered by the United States Mint. The Mint announced pricing for the two commemoratives last month as well as expected production figures. The Basketball Hall of Fame colorized Half Dollar will be priced at $55.00. …

An American First! NGC Celebrates the 2020 Colorized Basketball Coins

August 19, 2020 by Clinton

NGC Certified Basketball Hall of Fame First Colorized (Courtesy of NGC)

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has released the following Press Release announcing a special designation for the upcoming colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives. The grading company, in addition to the standard Early and First release designations, will also have a First Colorized US Coins designation available to collectors who submit the coin for grading. The first ever coins with inlaid color from the United States Mint are set to go on sale at Noon Eastern …

Sales Women’s Suffrage Commemorative Coins Begins Today

August 18, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will begin selling the Women’s Suffrage Centennial commemorative products starting today. Sales of the 2020 commemorative’s line up of products will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. In all, there will be three different products available to honor the centennial of women’s rights to vote. The United States Mint has released the pricing scheduled for the upcoming Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative products in July and these commemorative products are expected to …

Coin Designer Justin Kunz Signs Exclusive Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Signature PCGS Labels

August 17, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from PCGS, announcing that coin designer Justin Kunz will be featured in the grading company’s Signature Labels series. Kunze is the designer of the common Obverse of the Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives. (Santa Ana, California – August 14, 2020) – Coin designer Justin Kunz is autographing Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) labels being paired with 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins. Kunz designed the common obverse of …

NGC Designations and Labels for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Coins and Medal

August 11, 2020 by Clinton

NGC Early Release Women's Suffrage Designation (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing special designations and labels for the upcoming Women’s Suffrage Centennial commemorative coins and medals. The commemorative is slated to go on sales next week on August 18, 2020. NGC will be offering Early Release and First Release labels as well as a special pedigree for the coin and medal set commemorating the 19th Amendment. The coins and medal celebrate the 100th anniversary of …