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Commemorative Coin Honoring Marilyn Monroe Centennial In 2026

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Marilyn Monroe, the greatest American movie actress, was born on June 1, 1926 which means that 2026 will be the centennial of her birth.

We should ask the Treasury Department to mint a commemorative coin.

Such a coin would be a "best seller" as opposed to the commemoratives honoring obscure persons or events.

Marilyn sings a numismatic song "One Silver Dollar" in the 1954 film "River of No Return":

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Marilyn sings "One Silver Dollar" (Written by Ken Darby and Lionel Newman)

One silver dollar
Bright silver dollar
Changing hands, changing hands
Love is a shining dollar
Bright as a church bell's chime
Gambled and spent and wasted



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I'm assuming you are making a joke here...

While Marilyn Monroe was certainly an attractive actress, describing her as "the greatest American movie actress" would best be considered, IMO, a heapin' helpin' of hyperbole.

On a serious note, I think 2026 should be reserved for commemorative coins connected to the 250th anniversary of American Independence - a true milestone in US history!


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I would probably buy one if they minted it. Perhaps a medal?

But commems is right, I think the 2026 schedule is already de facto booked.
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The greatest American movie actress? And guessing Jayne Mansfield would be #2?
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I'd buy one. I have a couple silver rounds with her topless, one has JFK on the other side :). My mother gave them to me, she was a big Marilyn fan.
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And maybe Bo Derek gets another one for "Ghosts Can't Do It"?

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COMMEMS is 100% Correct, 250 Years Ago, Our Independence 1776 TO 2026.... Talk about A .
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Such a coin would be a "best seller" as opposed to the commemoratives honoring obscure persons or events.

I believe the guiding doctrine behind the issuing of "obscure people" commemoratives is that it was believed by the design committee that these people should be better known, and thus the coins are helping to advertise and promote their existence and contribution to society. From that perspective, Marilyn Monroe is already famous, so doesn't need the help.

Whether or not such coins would become bestsellers would, I strongly suspect, depend on the final design.
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And maybe Bo Derek gets another one for "Ghosts Can't Do It"?
Worst. Movie. Ever.
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