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What are Commemorative Coins?
There is a strong demand for these coins among people who are collectors as they may have significant meaning to them. Others will want them to remember an important day or occasion. The mint date and the event celebrated by the coin could be one factor people consider them collectible items.
Since the 1970s, the individual coins were available in the market every year, but are now available as sets in packages or in special displays. Many collectors say that one reason they are marketed this way was the depreciation of their value starting in 1971. The introduction of the euro may also be a factor.
There are countries that have produce commemorative coins and used these coins for propaganda. There were monarchs who issued coins to commemorate past or current events and/or celebrations that recognized their authority.
The half dollar was produced in 1892 to commemorate the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This was a celebration to mark the 400th anniversary of the expedition of Christopher Columbus and his discoveries in the world.
During the following year, the first quarter dollar commemorative was introduced to signify the Exposition as well, but it also gave honor to queen Isabella of Spain. She was the one who back-pedaled the political agendas on Women Rights.
The first commemorative coins that were made of silver were introduced in the 1900s. The coins were minted in honor of Lafayette and George Washington. In the following years, the half dollar coin was denominated, and the legal tender commemorative coins were created to mark celebrations rather than historical events. These coins are recognized today as classical sets of special coins of historical events between the years1892 – 1954.
It was in 1932 that the Washington quarter dollar was released as the United States second commemorative coin in its denomination. It was issued for the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington. The coin also continues its circulation as a commemorative coin because of its popularity.
It was uncharacteristic to circulate a commemorative coin of the 1892 to 1954 era in the United States because the government had not intentionally put them into circulation, (they were not legally approved by the government for public use) so collectors will not pay the premium costs of these coins that are still in the market.
In 1975, that the Bicentennial quarter was introduced. It became the second circulating commemorative coin in the country, while the silver dollars and half dollars (1776 to 1976) were reissued as a special collectors edition.
Many collectors have different agendas when collecting these coins. Some prefer commemorative coins from 1892 to 1954 while most collectors choose the modern editions. They know that these coins have different values depending on the series and/or editions.
Although there have been different series released, a proposal was submitted to congress that would mark the Lincoln cent for his birth anniversary. No one knows whether or not the 1-cent denomination commemorative coin will be minted.
The confusing part of these commemoratives that are circulating is the pattern of the denomination. The 1776 to 1976 commemoratives half-dollar and silver dollar may not be included in collections because of their scarcity. Most of the coins that are circulating are the quarter dollar coins. It should be an interesting development for the proposed circulation of the one cent commemorative coin.
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(5) 1964D Washington Silver Quarters QTY=5 #117 $12.50 |
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State Quarter Silver Proof 2007-S Washington $4.31 |
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4 DIFF DATE AU 90% SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS 1952/57 $13.25 |
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1956D Washington Silver Quarter Nice coin #113 $2.33 |
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1948 washington silver quarter error rotated 7-10 deg $2.75 |
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10 – Unc. 1963 D Washington Quarters 90% Silver $28.49 |
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THREE WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTERS 1932 1934 1935 S $19.50 |
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12 US Silver Washington Quarters 1950s scrap or save $33.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL 1946 S SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER $0.50 |
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Small Washington Quarter coins Silver Bracelet 7 1/2″ $50.00 |
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Scrap SILVER -Lot of 4 pre-1964 Washington Quarters NR $8.35 |
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1954 P-D-S PERFECT UNC SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS! $17.09 |
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90% Silver Washington Quarters Lot $24.99 |
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40 Washington / Liberty Quarters Over 7 oz 90% Silver $121.50 |
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1953 D Silver Washington Quarter VF #3165 $5.95 |
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1954 P Silver Washington Quarter VF #3166 $5.95 |
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1959 P Silver Washington Quarter VF #3167 $5.95 |
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1952 P Silver Washington Quarter VF #3168 $5.95 |
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1953 D Silver Washington Quarter VF #3169 $5.95 |
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1954 D Silver Washington Quarter VF #3170 $5.95 |
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1964 D WASHINGTON QUARTER CH/BU 90%SILVER $8.00 |
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Three Silver Washington Quarters 1953,1953D and 1953S $7.01 |
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1953 Washington Head Quarter, Silver $2.75 |
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1964-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER 90% SILVER************ $2.49 |
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***SILVER*** Lot of 4 Washington Silver Quarters $6.50 |
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1945 Washington Silver Quarter $1.50 |
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(5) 1940-S Silver Washington Quarters $13.05 |
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1954 D Silver Washington Quarter VF #3171 $5.95 |
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1956 P Silver Washington Quarter VF #3172 $5.95 |
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1948 S Washington US Silver Quarter Amazing Gem Luster $4.00 |
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1950 Washington US Silver Quarter Amazing Gem Luster $5.50 |
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Mixed Lot of 24, 90% Silver Washington Quarters $70.00 |
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PROOF – 1962 Washington SILVER Quarter – GEM – 25 Cents $3.75 |
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1957 D Silver Washington Quarter XF #3173 $6.25 |
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1956 P Silver Washington Quarter VF #3174 $5.95 |
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1953 D Silver Washington Quarter VF #3175 $5.95 |
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1950 D Silver Washington Quarter VF #3176 $5.95 |
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1954 P Silver Washington Quarter VF #3178 $5.95 |
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1 roll washington quarters – silver $122.50 |
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GREAT EARLY SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS 1934 & 1936 $5.50 |
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1960 Washington Quarter Silver UNCIRCULATED Luster $3.99 |
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1941 Rainbow Toned Washington Silver Quarter Unc $13.99 |
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TEN EARLY DATE SILVER WASHINGTON HEAD QUARTERS – 1952 $27.51 |
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SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER 1940 ?? ERROR CUD DATE AREA $8.99 |
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1956d Silver Washington Quarter $2.00 |
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28 Silver Washington and 1 Standing Liberty Quarter $26.00 |
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11/2 ROLLS OF WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTERS $15.00 FACE $179.50 |
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1962 WASHINGTON QUARTER PROOF 90%SILVER $8.00 |
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1932-D SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER- Key Date!!! $119.00 |
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U.S.MINT LOT OF 2 SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS 1957-D BU $4.56 |
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1943 SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER $15.00 |
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1948, 1951-D, 1958-D & 1964 SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER $40.00 |
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1948, 1953-S, 1957-D & 1964 SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS $40.00 |
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1949, 1958-D, 1961 & 1964 SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS $50.00 |
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1946 S Washington Quarters 39 Quarters all Silver $500.00 |
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1957 Silver Washington Quarter $2.00 |
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1976-S 25c Gem Proof Silver Washington Quarter Set of 2 $4.99 |
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1939 D WASHINGTON QUARTER – AU – 90% SILVER $1.04 |
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1939 S WASHINGTON QUARTER – EF – 90% SILVER $1.04 |
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1958P B/U GEM, MINT CONDITION SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER $1.95 |
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(11) Rolls Pre 1965 Silver Washington Quarters $1,025.00 |
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1944 S WASHINGTON QUARTER – AU – 90% SILVER $2.50 |
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SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS (LOT OF 14) please read!!! $14.50 |
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1943 S WASHINGTON QUARTER – AU – 90% SILVER $2.75 |
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2 ROLLS (80 COINS) WASHINGTON QUARTERS 90% SILVER $232.50 |
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1943 D WASHINGTON QUARTER – BU – 90% SILVER $2.75 |
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1945 D WASHINGTON QUARTER – AU+ – 90% SILVER $3.76 |
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1942 D WASHINGTON QUARTER – AU+ – 90% SILVER $3.25 |
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1940 D WASHINGTON QUARTER – EF – 90% SILVER $5.00 |
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1964P B/U GEM, MINT CONDITION SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER $1.95 |
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1 roll 90% silver washington quarters, mixed dates $113.00 |
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ONE ROLL WASHINGTON 90% SILVER QUARTERS – 40 COINS! $56.54 |
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$0.90 junk silver w/nice Washington quarter $5.50 |
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40 SILVER Washington Quarters 1946-1964 $56.54 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1939 D $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1938 S $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1937 D $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1936 $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1935 S $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1935 S $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1935 D $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1935 D $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1935 D $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1935 $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1935 $3.00 |
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Silver Washington Quarter dollar 1935 $3.00 |
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Washington State Quarter Replica 1oz Silver Round $23.00 |
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1954 Silver Washington Quarter $2.00 |
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6 – 1930’s P D WASHINGTON QUARTERS – 90% SILVER $0.99 |
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1949 Washington silver quarter PCGS MS 64 $33.00 |
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1949 D Washington silver quarter, NGC MS 64 170592-079 $12.51 |
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Lot of 18 Pre 1964 90% Silver Washington Quarters $4.50 $42.89 |
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6 – 1940’s P D S WASHINGTON QUARTERS – 90% SILVER $0.99 |
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WASHINGTON QUARTERS SILVER PROOF NINE COINS $70.00 |
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1954 S WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER GEM MIRROR SHINE $3.55 |
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IMPRESSIVE NGC XF-45 1938 WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER -NR $19.99 |
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15 – 1960’s P D WASHINGTON QUARTERS – 90% SILVER $4.00 |
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2007-S Silver Washington Proof Quarter PR69 DCAM PCGS $15.95 |
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1992-S SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER PR69DCAM PCGS 69 $12.00 |
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Silver Quarters Barber, Standing Liberty and Washington all 3 coins … |
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Proof Washington Quarter 1996-S Silver Golden Eagle Coins specializes in a wide variety of Gold & Silver Bullion Products. Our large inventory caters to both the Bullion Investor as well as the collector. We offer every date and size of American Gold & Silver Eagles and carry large quantities of Canadian Maple Leafs, Krugerrands & Silver Bars. Feel free to use our site for all your indications of the Gold & Silver market. Our quotes co… |
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Washington Quarter Eagle Side (1932 – 1998) Two Tone Gold on Silver U.S. Coin Tie / Hat Tack $39.85 Each one of these U.S. coins is first layered in pure bright silver. Then, by hand, the figures of each are highlighted and brought to life with rich, pure 24KT gold. This breathtaking work, done exclusively by J & J Jewelers, turns these coins into stunning and true works of art. Each coin is hermetically sealed against wear in clear, hard acrylic coating. Each tie tack comes in a nice jewelry bo… |
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Long Island Classic Collection Silver Washington Quarter Roll (40 Coins Total) Circulated Long Island Classic Collection Silver Washington Quarter Roll (40 Coins Total) Circulated You will receive: One Silver Washington Quarter Roll, 40 coins total, in Circulated condition. Includes certificate of authenticity. Coin Information: Mintage Years: 1932-1964 Type: Silver Washington Quarter Denomination: $0.25 Diameter: 24.3mm Grade: Circulated The obverse of the coin depicts the head of Geo… |
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1964-D Silver Washington Quarter MS70 SGS Certified … |