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Commemorative Coins Remember People and Events

In creating a memento of someone famous, or an event or place is a common occurrence. Some of these mementos will be more popular than others. While there are many methods of commemorating these people and events, one of the most popular and impressive is to be commemorated on a coin. This is due to the fact that a large amount of affection, artistry and attention to detail is required to make a commemorative coin. This not only makes the subject appropriately honored, but makes these coins highly sought after by collectors.

In the United States, commemorative coins are still relatively new. It is true that a few of these special coins were issued before the 1960s, it wasn't until later that commemorative coins were produced in large numbers. The very first commemorative coin that the United States minted was a two and a half dollar coin in 1948 to remember the California Gold Rush. Over the next half century, many other commemorative coins were produced, with the number greatly increasing from the 1960s onward. This is because these coins created a very positive response from the public and their creation attracts more collectors. Coin collecting is something that anyone can easily begin, and many get their start with commemorative coins.

Before the 1960s, all commemorative coins were also legal tender. After the 1960s, many commemorative coins were not legal tender, but items that were produced by the private sector specifically for the collectors' market. Let's face it, collectors probably would not spend these coins anyway. Some of these have become very valuable as the years have gone by, and the rarest can now cost many times what they originally sold for. It is important to remember that not all commemorative coins are "antiques." Even so, with all the new and original commemorative coins produced each year, all of them have the same potential to someday become a valuable collectors item.

If you have ever searched for commemorative coins on eBay, you were probably amazed at the sheer volume of these coins from all over the world and from all time periods that were available. These coins were once very difficult to track down, and now they are so much easier to acquire thanks to the opportunities afforded online.

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Super Bowl XLV Commemorative 24KT Gold Coin Photo Mint $99.95 Super Bowl XLV Commemorative 24KT Gold Coin Photo Mint Limited Edition of 2011! The Highland Mint commemorates Super Bowl XLV in North Texas at the new Cowboys Stadium with this unique limited Edition framed collectible! A Silver plate Super Bowl XLV Commemorative Coin and a Silver plate NFL Coin is featured with an 8x10 Super Bowl XLV commemorative photo in a 13�x16� wood frame with triple matting. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity is matted between both 24KT Gold Coins. Limited Edition 2011 and Officially Licensed by the NFL.

Dodger Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Dodger Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Los Angeles Dodgers stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Great American Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Great American Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Cincinnati Reds stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Kauffman Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Kaufmann Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Kansas City Royals stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

McAfee Coliseum 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The McAfee Coliseum 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Oakland Athletics stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Miller Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Miller Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Milwaukee Brewers stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Petco Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint the Petco Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each San Diego Padres stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Progressive Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Progressive Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Cleveland Indians stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

PNC Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The PNC Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Pittsburgh Pirates stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Rangers Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Rangers Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Texas Rangers stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Rogers Centre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Rogers Centre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Toronto Blue Jays stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Safeco Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Safeco Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Seattle Mariners stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Turner Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Turner Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Atlanta Braves stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Tropicana Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Tropicana Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Tampa Bay Rays stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

U.S. Cellular Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The U.S. Cellular Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Chicago White Sox stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Fenway Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Fenway Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Boston Red Sox stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Wrigley Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Wrigley Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Chicago Cubs stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Angel Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $29.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Angel Stadium 24KT gold commemorative coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim stadium coin measures 1.5" in diameter and plated with 24KT gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

AT&T Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The AT&T Park 24KT gold commemorative coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each San Francisco Giants stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Chase Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Chase Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Arizona Diamondbacks stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Comerica Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Comerica Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Detroit Tigers stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Coors Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin from The Highland Mint $34.95 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) to mint The Coors Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Colorado Rockies stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Highland Mint DSGPMK Dodger Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Dodger Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Los Angeles Dodgers. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint FPGPMK Fenway Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Fenway Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Boston Red Sox. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint GABPGPMK Great American Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Great American Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Cincinnati Reds. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint MPGPMK Miller Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Miller Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Milwaukee Brewers. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint PETPGPMK Petco Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Petco Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: San Diego Padres. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint PFGPMK Progressive Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Progressive Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Cleveland Indians. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint PNCGPMK PNC Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The PNC Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Pittsburgh Pirates. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint ROGCGPMK Rogers Centre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Rogers Centre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Toronto Blue Jays. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint RBGPMK Rangers Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Rangers Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Texas Rangers. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint SFGPMK Safeco Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Safeco Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Seattle Mariners. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint TFGPMK Turner Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Turner Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Atlanta Braves. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint TROPFGPMK Tropicana Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Tropicana Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Tampa Bay Rays. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint WFGPMK Wrigley Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Wrigley Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Chicago Cubs. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint KSGPMK Kauffman Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Kaufmann Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Kansas City Royals. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint USCFGPMK U.S. Cellular Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The U.S. Cellular Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Chicago White Sox. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint ATTGPMK ATT Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The ATT Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: San Francisco Giants. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint CFGPMK Chase Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Chase Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Arizona Diamondbacks. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball

Highland Mint ASGPMK Angel Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $45.44 The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Angel Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5 in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000. Team: Los Angeles Angels. Mintage 5000. Sport: Baseball