Commemorative Coins Archives

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Sales Start January 28

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

In a surprise change to the production schedule for 2021, the United States Mint will begin sales of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Dollar later this week, on January 28th. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific and the commemorative will only be available directly from the United States Mint. Traditionally, the Mint releases commemorative coins towards the middle of the year and here at USCoinNews.com, the assumption was that trend would continue. …

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Official Images Released

January 21, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the official images of the upcoming 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative coin. This follows the release of the line art for the coin earlier this month. The coin commemoratives the Mrs. McAuliffe, the first selected educator in the Teacher in Space Program in the 1980s. She, along with six other astronauts were killed during the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51L mission on January 28, 1986. The design of …

National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Coin Line Art Released

December 23, 2020 by Clinton

2021 National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Silver Dollar Obverse

The United States Mint has released the line art for the 2021 National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum commemorative coins. These designs were selected from the candidate designs released by CCAC back in September. The set of commemoratives will consist of a $5 gold coin, a silver Dollar coin, and a clad Half Dollar coin, all with unique designs. While the coins are slated for release in 2021, the Mint has not published a release …

Mint Releases Line Art of 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative

December 21, 2020 by Clinton

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Obverse Line Art

The United States Mint has released the line art of the winning design of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative coin to the public. The coin commemoratives the Mrs. McAuliffe, the first selected educator in the Teacher in Space Program in the 1980s. She, along with six other astronauts were killed during the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51L mission on January 28, 1986. The design of the coin’s Obverse and Reverse were selected out …

H. R. 4104 – Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Signed into Law

December 31, 2020December 18, 2020 by Clinton

Seal of the President of the United States

President Donald Trump has signed H.R. 4104, the Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, into law. President Trump signed the bill on December 4, 2020, formally assuring that the commemorative coin will be produced in 2022. The bill passed unanimously on November 16,2020 in the Senate and was sent to the President the following day. The bill was introduced in July 2019 in the House of Representatives but did not pass the House until September …

H. R. 4104 – Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Passes Senate

November 20, 2020November 19, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Senate has passed H.R. 4104, the Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. The bill passed unanimously on November 16,2020 and is now heading to the President for signature into law. The bill was introduced in July 2019 in the House of Representatives but did not pass the House until September 2020. If the Act is signed into law, it would authorize the commemoratives to be produced in 2022. The bill calls …

H.R.1830 – National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Senate

November 19, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Senate has unanimously passed H.R. 1830, the National Purpose Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act. The act was passed on November 16, 2020 and now heads to the President for signature. When signed, it would authorize the commemorative coins to be made by the United States Mint in 2022. The bill was originally introduced to the House of Representatives in March 2019 before moving to the Senate in August last year. …

Mint Opens Sales of Mayflower 400th Anniversary Coins & Medals Today

November 17, 2020 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint will open sales for its latest commemorative products today, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. The products, which were announced in September, are a collaboration between the United States Mint and the Royal Mint of England, honoring the voyage of the Mayflower and the settlement of what would end up being the United States. There will be a total of four different products from the Mint, two of …

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 …

Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Commemorative Sales Start August 28

August 24, 2020 by Clinton

Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Half Dollar

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. …