The 2009 Louis Braille Commemorative Coin Program was authorized under Public Law 109-247 to commemorate the bicentennial of birth, life, and legacy of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system of reading and writing used by the blind and visually impaired. The program provided an ideal opportunity for the United States Mint to create […]
World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin and Victory Medal Set
In 1993, the United States Mint issued three commemorative coins to mark the 50th anniversary of America’s involvement in World War II. The $5 gold coin, silver dollar, and clad half dollar were issued individually, within various multi-coin sets, and other special products. One of the special products was the Commemorative Coin and Victory Medal […]
2004 Thomas Edison Collector’s Set Included Functioning Light
Throughout the years, the United States Mint has issued a number of collector’s sets which include commemorative coin in special packaging and often accompanied by related objects. One of the more unique offerings was the Thomas Alva Edison Collector’s Set, which included a functioning light. This product was issued under the Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative […]
1993 Bill of Rights Commemorative Coin and Stamp Set
In 1993, the United States Mint introduced a new style of product offering that would be used on several occasions over the coming years. This was the Commemorative Coin and Stamp Set, which included a recently issued commemorative coin together with an official stamp from the United States Postal Service. The special collector set was […]
2009 United States Mint Lincoln Coin & Chronicles Set
In 2009, a number of specially designed coins were released to mark the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. This included a commemorative silver dollar limited to a mintage of 500,000 and four different designs for the Lincoln Cent to represent the four stages of the life of the 16th President. The 2009 United […]
United States Mint 2005-2008 American Legacy Collections
In 2005, the United States Mint revived the concept of offering a specially packaged numismatic product which combined the coins from the annual proof set with one or more of the year’s commemoratives. The previous offering had been referred to as the Prestige Proof Set and had been issued from 1983 to 1997. The new […]
2000 Leif Ericson Millennium Commemorative Two Coin Set
As part of a commemorative coin program to celebrate the millennium of the discovery of the New World by Leif Ericson, the United States Mint released a special two coin set which included an American silver dollar and an Icelandic 1000 Kronur silver coin. Released in the year 2000, the United States Mint described this […]
1994 U.S. Veterans Commemorative Silver Dollar Set
In 1994, the United States Mint issued commemorative coins to pay tribute three groups of American veterans. The silver dollars were available individually as well as packaged together as the U.S. Veterans Commemorative Silver Dollar Set. The three coins were the Prisoner of War Silver Dollar, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Silver Dollar, and Women in Military […]
The 1994 & 1997 Matte Finish Jefferson Nickels
The United States Mint released two Jefferson Nickels with a “matte finish” as part of special commemorative coin sets issued in 1994 and 1997. These two matte finish or matte proof Jefferson Nickels represent intriguing low mintage keys for modern collectors. The first coin was issued within the Thomas Jefferson Coinage and Currency Set, which […]
2004 Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Set
Back in 2004, the United States Mint offered two special products containing the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Silver Dollar. The first was a coinage and currency set, which achieved a sell out of the entire limited production of 50,000 sets within one week. The second was a coin and pouch set, offered later in the […]
