Commemorative coins are issued to celebrate significant events or individuals, to raise funds for a specific cause, or to commemorate a historical event.

Silver is the most common metal used to make commemorative coins, although gold, copper, and nickel are also used.

The typical denomination of a commemorative coin is $5, although other denominations are also used.

The American Eagle $100 coin is the largest commemorative coin ever issued, with a diameter of 3 inches and a weight of 1 ounce.

The Canadian Maple Leaf $1 coin is the smallest commemorative coin ever issued, with a diameter of 0.65 inches and a weight of 0.04 ounces.

The 1933 Double Eagle $20 coin is the most valuable commemorative coin ever sold, with a record-breaking sale price of $18.9 million in 2021.

The American Eagle series is the most popular commemorative coin series, with over 100 million coins sold since its launch in 1986.

Commemorative coins will continue to be issued as a way to celebrate significant events and individuals, although they may also become more popular as a form of investment.

The 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, the 1921 Morgan Dollar, the 1933 Double Eagle $20 coin, and the 1948 Walking Liberty Half Dollar are some of the most famous commemorative coins.

The 1933 Double Eagle $20 coin, the 1804 Draped Bust Dollar, the 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar, and the 1894-S Barber Dime are some of the most valuable commemorative coins.

The American Eagle series, the Canadian Maple Leaf series, the Australian Kangaroo series, and the Chinese Panda series are some of the most popular commemorative coin series.

The 2021 American Eagle $1 coin, the 2022 Canadian Maple Leaf $5 coin, the 2023 Australian Kangaroo $10 coin, and the 2024 Chinese Panda $100 coin are some of the most recent commemorative coins.

The 2025 American Eagle $100 coin, the 2026 Canadian Maple Leaf $50 coin, the 2027 Australian Kangaroo $100 coin, and the 2028 Chinese Panda $1000 coin are some of the most anticipated commemorative coins.

The 1933 Double Eagle $20 coin, the 1948 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar, and the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle $100 coin are some of the most controversial commemorative coins.