Are Commemorative Numismatics?

Numismatics is the study of money (coins, paper money) and money-like objects (such as tokens and medals), it is not a term that defines a particular type of coin. It is a broadly used term and applies to the collection and study of circulation coins as well as coins made primarily for collectors. FYI: Coins made specifically for collectors (vs. circulation) are often referred to as non-circulating legal tender or NCLT.

Are commemorative coins good long-term investments? To which commemorative coins are you referring? Classic era (1892-1954) or modern (1982-present)? I believe you have a better chance of seeing your collection show a value increase if you purchase high-grade, attractive commemorative coins from the classic era - many such coins have shown price appreciation over the years. Expecting the modern issues to show a big increase in value over the next 10, 20 or 30 years is likely more dependent on what the precious metals market does than the scarcity of the coins. The modern issues have been produced in relatively large quantities and do not appear to be attracting enough collectors to generate more "demand" than "supply."

The market for classic era and modern era commemoratives is somewhat limited. The number of collectors interested in them is dwarfed by the number of collectors for other coins such as the Lincoln Cent, Morgan dollar, Liberty Head (Mercury) Dime, etc. Their popularity comes and goes (as with most coins) but even at their peak they are never as popular with collectors as the coins I've mentioned.

To get the mintage figures for all US coins, pick up a copy of the " Red Book" â€" officially known as "A Guide Book of United States coins." You will find a tremendous amount of information in the book beyond mintage figures.

Coin collecting â€" regardless of the coins being collected - should primarily be viewed as a hobby. You may get lucky and have your collection appreciate over time, but there is no guarantee of it. The truth is that the vast majority of coins do not go up in value enough to be considered as a good long-term investment. While coins that are truly scarce or rare can show very nice value appreciation, most common coins simply do not.

Hope that helps!

All interesting opinions..I used to collect Eagles and for the silver content and the money to purchase them I'll go for the commemorative every time. You may ask why and I will give you my reasons. There are less of them minted, different and varied designs, and there is a history to each and every one. Plus putting together a collection is easier than one may believe and there is such a challenge to doing so. That being said I believe commemorative collectors are not the victims of advertising dogma that wants to influence ones buying habits....ipso facto ...This is the current trend in collecting and you must be part of it. That being said those are my reasons for collecting commemoratives.

I am also interested in commemorative coins, but I know nothing about them.
Can someone expert give me a few commemorative pics as which are worth buying, which are highly collectible, and which will perform good in the future.

thank you in advance

with Commems.

2001 Buffalo
1997 Law Enforcement
1998 Black Revolutionary War Patriots
But it all depends on what attracts you. The 1990 ike may do well in the future because it was the only commem that year and many people have ike collections.