What's So Interesting?

Condor101,

I just got a new Red Book the other day, so last night I browsed through the modern Commemorative section, and was really surprised how much has been issued since the early 1990's. Lots of pretty nicely designed coins among them, I really took a liking to the 1991 USO for some reason, especially the reverse. The proof version (on ebay) looked sharp, and could be had for under $25. You're right, some awfully low mintage's, look out if they ever catch on with collectors, the prices could skyrocket.

Yes, the UNCs are lower mintages than the proofs, I just like the look of the proofs better (although there can be spotting issues). So, I collect the proofs rather than the UNCs.

My favorites? I like nearly all of the designs, but I guess I'd put the 2006 Franklin scientist, the 2009 Lincoln, and the 2012 Star Spangled Banner coins at the top of my list. I have many more likes, but you only asked for 3

I'm also partial to the 1986 Statue of Liberty $5 gold, as I attended the first strike ceremony for this coin at the bullion depository at West Point.

Although I don't have many of them (yet ), I wouldn't ignore the commemorative halves either. There are some pretty good designs on many of those as well.

If you're really interested in low mintage coins, then you might want to consider picking up a Unc $5 Boys Town while you still can. This coin's design is a little plain, but it looks like it's headed towards a mintage of less than 2,500 coins. The Mint can only sell them this year (another 5 1/2 weeks).