We Americans love our commemorative coins. Coins designed and produced to honor significant people, historical events, unique landmarks or other monumental happenings in our country are quite popular. While collectors and coin enthusiasts may be drawn to these coins by personal interest, investment possibilities or the promise of exclusivity, even those who don’t actively collect still find commemorative coins interesting for various reasons.
Commemorative coins have a rich tradition dating back to ancient Greece. In the United States, they’ve been struck intermittently since the late 19th century, often marking pivotal moments in our history
