Who Collects Commemorative Coins ?

You are absolutely right Tbar. I truly believe "variety is the spice of life". I love the diversity in coin collecting and do love the designs of many commems. But actually, I know this is blashemy; but, I don't get VAMS and errors either. I want to thank you all; though, because everyday I'm learning more and getting more interested in numismatics.

I collect commems. I got started with the Stn. Mtn. because I live there and have a number of different ones in my collection now. I like them quite a bit and still enjoy the hunt to find them. I do not have a complete set of them due in large part to my other collecting goals and financial situation. However, I could definitly appreciate someone who does collect them mainly. I think they are pretty neat.

Hi all, first happy new year to everyone
A member of my local coin club brought in a complete set of early commemorative half dollars that his grandfather assembled, passed to the guy's father, and now has been passed to the grandson (the coin club member)....When passed to the grandson, it was complete except for about 15 coins which he subsequently purchased to complete the set. He then sent them in for grading/slabbing (personally, I would never have done THAT!!) The coins were very nicely preserved, most are brilliant with a few showing some toning. The Grandfather accumulated these when issued for a dollar or so each...The set now, all in MS65-67, is valued at $100,000 approximately.

Some say they are not coins, but medals or rounds? DISAGREE

Some say not worth it? CHECK IT OUT

Uninspiring designs and artwork? For example, James and Laura Frasier's art, before the days of laser cutting, is absolutely stunning, world class.

As for modern commems, who can say after 80-100 years what a full set of well preserved moderns will be worth?

This is just my lowly humble opinion, but those who ignore commems, early or modern, are missing out on a lot of fun and enjoyment. Please don't take that as a judgemental statement, though, because the most attractive thing about our hobby is that we all can decide what path to take, and there are innumerable side paths to explore, each one just as interesting as the next to whomever pursues it.

All the best to all, and hope the new year of 2007 is rewarding to everyone's numismatic pursuits!

I like some of the commemoratives, both classic and modern. I'll pick one up now and then if I like the design. The thing that irks me the most about modern commems is that the gold ones have the most beautiful designs, and I can't afford to get the gold

As far as circulated commems goes, here's one of my favorites from my meager collection ...