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	Nationalbanken // Notes and Coins // Pop Up // Commemorative coin to mark the silver wedding anniversary of Queen ...
		It was minted in two versions: a 20-krone coin of aluminium bronze, of the same size as an ordinary 20-krone coin, and a 200-krone coin of fine silver.
		The 20-krone coin was minted in an edition of one million, and the 200-krone coin in an edition of 100,300.
		It has been very important for me to utilise every millimetre of the commemorative coin, which is why the house has been 'stretched' right down to the lowest edge of the coin.
	www.nationalbanken.dk /DNUK/NotesAndCoins.nsf/side/Commemorative_coin_to_mark_the_silver_wedding_anniversary_of_Queen_Margrethe_and_Prince_Henrik_!OpenDocument (325 words)

	United States commemorative coin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1932, the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the mint produced a circulating commemorative, the Washington Quarter.
		In 2004–2005 the mint issued four commemorative nickels in the Westward Journey Nickel Series, celebrating the 200th anniversaries of the Louisiana Purchase and the Corps of Discovery.
		The value of commemorative coins depends primarily upon the condition, scarcity and composition of the coin.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_Commemorative_Coin (393 words)

	Commemorative coin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Commemorative coins are legally issued coins with a denomination that are not usually meant for circulation.
		In the United Kingdom, before decimalisation of the money system in 1971, the usual commemorative coin was a crown, or five shilling piece.
		Commemorative coins can also be issued commercially as collectibles, for example in many tourist locations in Athens, Greece, vending machines distribute commemorative coins for two euros which bear an imprint of the building or art within it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Commemorative_coin (211 words)

	* Commemorative coin - (Numismatic): Definition
		Commemorative coins are a mirror and history and art that tell this world's story reflecting the various triumphs and tragedies of our civilizations.
		Coins toned in these holders have a circle in the center and are said to have tab toning.
		Commemorative Coins of the U.S. by Anthony Swiatek.
	en.mimi.hu /numismatic/commemorative_coin.html (1100 words)

	Encyclopedia: Commemorative coin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The British decimal fifty pence (50p) coin was issued on October 14, 1969 in the run-up to decimalisation to replace the ten shilling note.
		A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these coins is authorized to be paid to the First Flight Foundation for purposes of repairing, refurbishing, and maintaining the Wright Brothers National Memorial Park on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, including providing educational programs and exhibits for visitors.
		The composition of the gold ten-dollar coin is 90% gold and 10% alloy, the silver one-dollar coin contains 90% silver and 10% copper, and the clad half-dollar coin is comprised of 92% copper and 8% nickel.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Commemorative-coin (681 words)

	Nationalbanken // Notes and Coins // Pop Up // Commemorative coin to mark Queen Margrethe's silver jubilee
		On 14 January 1997 a commemorative coin was issued to mark Queen Margrethe's silver jubilee.
		The 20-krone coin was minted in an edition of one million from the same alloy as the ordinary 20-krone coin.
		The 200-krone coin, which is approximately 1 cm larger than the 20-krone coin, was minted in fine silver in an edition of 60,022.
	www.nationalbanken.dk /DNUK/NotesAndCoins.nsf/side/Commemorative_coin_to_mark_Queen_Margrethes_silver_jubilee_!OpenDocument (367 words)

	President Signs Bill To Issue Commemorative Coin for Library's Bicentennial
		Up to 500,000 $1 silver coins, with a surcharge of up to $5 will also be issued, with an option of up to 200,000 $10 bimetallic coins with a surcharge of up to $50 or up to 100,000 $5 gold coins, with a surcharge of up to $35.
		Commemorative coins are one of a number of Bicentennial projects that are planned.
		Diehl suggested that the Library coin might be issued as the nation's first bimetallic coin -- gold and platinum -- thereby increasing its value and appeal to the numismatic community.
	www.lcweb.loc.gov /today/pr/1998/98-174.html (446 words)

	Sri Lanka - Commemorative - Exhibit
		Two commemorative coins were issued in April 1957 for the 2500th anniversary of the passing away of Buddha and the Birth of the Nation.
		A commemorative coin was issued on 4th February 1978 on the installation of J. Jayewardene as the First Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
		A commemorative one rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued for circulation in January 1992 on the the 3rd Anniversary of the induction of the Ranasinghe Premadasa as the second Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
	lakdiva.org /coins/commemorative/exhibit.html (756 words)

	Commemorative Coin
		The coin will be of special significance to Cantabrians, the descendants of members of the Canterbury Association and those who arrived on the first four ships.
		The coin image, depicting the arrival of European settlers in December 1850, is part of a Francis John Williamson (1833 – 1920, 'Private Sculptor' to Queen Victoria) scene from the Jubilee Plaque on the Queen Victoria monument in Christchurch’s Victoria Square.
		The Commemorative Coin was launched on 30 June 2000 when the first coin was presented to Anthony Wright, Director of Canterbury Museum, by Rae Finlay, CEO of Turning Point 2000, and Ken Proudfoot, Chairman of New Zealand Mint Limited.
	archived.ccc.govt.nz /sites/tp2000/groups/heritage/150th_Celebrations/Commemorative_Coin.htm (850 words)

	Commemorative Coin Sets
		Our coin specialist is a 20-year veteran of the international coin trade and runs one of the top-ten coin businesses in the UK.
		Coin sets are presented on an attractive mount in a colourful wallet, and include a concise narrative detailing coinage changes since 1893, and a rare coin reference guide.
		Further rebuilding was undertaken at the turn of the century; steam gave way to electricity; dwellings were taken over; and the work of construction and renovation became a continuous process as the Mint endeavoured to cope with an enormous increase in the demand for coinage at home and abroad.
	www.nostalgic-images.co.uk /Application/Products/Coins/hcoins1GB.asp (752 words)

	British Royal Mint - 2003 DNA £2 Commemorative Coin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		As its heart is the Brilliant Uncirculated £2 coin commemorating the 50th anniversary of James Watson and Francis Crick's achievement in identifying the structure of DNA which is beautifully captured in John Mills' design.
		Commemorative £2 coins are among the most highly sought after by collectors and this 2003 coin is certain to continue the tradition.
		This exquisite bi-color £2 coin has been struck using 22 carat gold in a combination of rich yellow gold for the inner disc and a warm red gold for the outer ring.
	centercoin.com /british_royal_mint/2003_british_bimetal_DNA_coin.htm (293 words)

	U.S. Commemorative Coins Evolving
		Commemorative coins had been in existence periodically throughout world history, but U.S. coinage had remained pragmatic with production of business strike coins for commerce and a few odd Proof specimens by special request for collectors.
		The coin also marked the 400th anniversary of the discoveries by Christopher Columbus, but the primary thrust was the current Columbian Exposition celebration, not the anniversary event.
		It wasn't until production of the coin design continued into ensuing years that it became apparent this first circulating commemorative coin was here to stay as a regular issue coin as well.
	www.pcgs.com /articles/article2248.chtml (853 words)

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		The Commemorative coins are avaliable for purchase at Jamestown Settlement.
		Coins may be purchased using cash, check, credit card, or wire transfer in the Jamestown Settlement gift shop located in the visitor service's lobby.
		Authorized by Public Law 108-289, the commemorative coins are limited to maximum mintages across all product options of 500,000 for the silver dollar and 100,000 for the $5 gold coin.
	www.jamestown2007.org /special-coins.cfm (813 words)

	Commemorative and Jubilee Coins of the Ukraine
		The coin is dedicated to Volodymyr Monomakh (1113-1125), the Grand Kievan Prince, an outstanding old-rus state and political figure, the author of a number of laws and the famous "Sermon" addressed to children and the organizer of successful campaigns against invading tribes of Polovtsy.
		During the reign of Volodymyr Monomakh there stopped intestine wars between princes and a new stage in development of culture and art was launched.
		On the coin reverse upon the background of structures of an old-Rus town, there is a half-length portrait of the prince with a folio in his hands.
	www.bank.gov.ua /ENGL/Bank_coin/Yuv_mon/Coins/Princ_Ukraine/Vol_Mon.htm (135 words)

	NewAgeCoins.com - Salvador Dali 10 Euro Proof Commemorative Coin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The coin commemorates the 100th Birth Anniversary of Salvador Dali.
		The coin is a commemorative 10 Euro Silver Proof quality that celebrates 100th Birth Anniversary of Salvador Dali.
		The Reverse of the coin is a portrait of Salvador Dali.
	www.newagecoins.com /item.cfm?pid=70 (134 words)

	Coin Collecting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Coins are usually not a short term investment, as some experts recommend a holding period of three to five years, and preferably five to ten.
		Consequently, the decision to invest in coins should be accompanied by recognition of the risk involved and a decision to investigate thoroughly prior to purchasing.
		Coins or medallions are issued periodically to commemorate historic events in limited quantities.
	www.newyork.bbb.org /library/publications/subrep22.html (1288 words)

	commemorative
		Commemorative coins are only available directly from the Mint for a limited time.
		For the Marine Corps 230th Anniversary commemoration, the coin to be struck is an exquisite silver dollar in a limited quantity.
		Commemorative coins at various prices dependent on whether the coin is a "proof" and how it is packaged.
	www.hmm-364.org /commemorative.html (525 words)

	Gedenk-Münzen von Indien
		Coins are used to honor personalities of the nation to celebrate important anniversaries or to put around certain political, economic or cultural projects into the center.
		So the mint of coins was stopped as of the middle of 1965 and a new coin returned with the legend in Hindi the stamp in the 50 Paise.
		This third commemorative series was coined on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the F.A.O of the united nations in the year 1970.
	www.indiacoins.de /Commemorate/INDIA-COMMEMORATE-ENGLISH.htm (796 words)

	Greek commemorative euro coins
		Euro commemorative coins are commemorative variations of euro circulation coins, in the sense that they have a different national side from the standard one, and commemorate a specific event or personality.
		As these coins must bear one of the common sides, the commemorative feature must appear on the national side so that the common side remains unaffected.
		The coin was formally introduced in a press conference held on May 14, 2004.
	www.fleur-de-coin.com /currency/commemorativeeuros.asp?sec=4 (617 words)

	The Eurocoin Pages - 2 Euro Commemorative Coins 2005
		The coin depicts on the left-hand side of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, looking to the right, and superimposed on the effigy of the former Grand Duke Adolphe on the right-hand side of the inner part.
		On the inner part of the coin is a free interpretation of the allegorical painting known as ‘la fisica antica’ or the study of the planets, depicting Galileo Galilei.
		On the outer ring of the coin, the twelve stars of the European Union are depicted, with, on the right, four of them (corresponding to the positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 on a clock) incused within an arc.
	www.eurocoins.liesemeijer.com /Commemoratives2euro2005.html (1008 words)

	The Eurocoin Pages - Euro Commemorative Coins 2006
		On the left side of the coin, is the date 1 October 1906 and on the right side, is the year with the imbedded country abbreviation 20 FI 06.
		The issue of the coins is planned to take place in the order of the presidency in the Upper House of Parliament, beginning with Schleswig-Holstein in the year 2006.
		The coin depicts on the left-hand side of the inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, The Grand-Duke Henri looking to the right, superimposed on the effigy of the hereditary Grand-Duke Guillaume, on the right-hand side of the inner part.
	www.eurocoins.liesemeijer.com /Commemoratives2euro2006.html (792 words)

	Diego Coruña's Commemorative Coin Collection
		All coins are sorted into categories and arranged by date, with newer issues at the top.
		I specialise in commemorative coins issued by the Republic of the Philippines, with particular emphasis on precious-metal strikes (i.e.
		With mintage figures ranging from as few as 1,000 pieces and rarely exceeding 5,000 (whether for gold or silver), Philippine commemoratives are among the rarest of their kind in the world.
	www.geocities.com /philcomcoins (269 words)

	U.S. Treasury - FAQs: Buying, Selling,&Redeeming Coins
		You should be aware that coin dealers and collectors consider the grade, condition, date, mint mark, mintage, and other factors when evaluating a coin to figure out its numismatic value.
		If you believe that you have coins that are, or could be, of numismatic value, you should seek advice from a coin dealer or advanced collector regarding methods currently being used by them to clean coins.
		Commemorative coins are authorized by Congress to celebrate or honor American people, places, events, or institutions.
	www.ustreas.gov /education/faq/coins/sales.html (1317 words)

	The United States Mint Commemorative Coin Programs
		Although these coins are legal tender, they are not minted for general circulation.
		Each commemorative coin is produced by the United States Mint in limited quantity and is only available for a limited time.
		Part of the price of these coins is a surcharge that goes to organizations and projects that benefit the community.
	www.usmint.gov /mint_programs/index.cfm?action=commemoratives (191 words)

	USATODAY.com - Mint honors Marines with commemorative silver dollar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint unveiled a new coin to honor the 230th anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps — the first time the government has struck a commemorative coin to salute a branch of the military.
		For 2005, the Mint's two official commemorative coins are the Marine Corps 230th anniversary silver dollar and the Chief Justice John Marshall silver dollar, which was released earlier this year.
		Since the modern commemorative coin program began in 1982 with the striking of the George Washington 250th anniversary coin, more than $422 million in surcharges have been raised to help build new museums, maintain national monuments such as the Vietnam War memorial and preserve historical sites such as George Washington's home.
	www.usatoday.com /money/2005-05-25-marine-coin_x.htm (545 words)

	Information about the ARKANSAS CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE coin
		There is no clue to the type of plant forming her garland; appropriate leaves could include apple, oak, hickory, sweet gum, or cypress-or most of all, perhaps, cotton.
		(On Burr's original sketch for the coin, the actual state flag was shown behind the eagle, allegedly referring to federal protection of the state - but this was an obvious attempt to defuse possible objections to the Confederate symbolism).
		A few 1935-1936 coins are found in original envelopes of issue; the holders, unfortunately, are those same uninscribed Dennison mailers.
	www.usrarecoininvestments.com /collecting/arkansas-centennial.htm (889 words)

	ECB: 2007
		The 12 stars of the European Union are depicted on the outer ring of the coin.
		Description: The coin shows the Treaty document signed by the six founding countries on a background evocating the paving (designed by Michelangelo) of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, where the signing took place on 25 March 1957.
		The 12 stars of the European Union are shown on the outer ring of the coin.
	www.ecb.int /bc/euro/coins/comm/html/comm_2007.en.html (473 words)

	eBay Guides - Commemorative coins, The BOOM coming or going
		I personally do not collect commemoratives myself, mainly because they are hard to sell unless you are in a specific crowd, but I do enjoy their beauty tremendously, and it is hard to find more beautiful coins anywhere in the world sometimes.
		Each of their commemorative coins were created by skilled artists and engravers, whose designs are preserved in the beauty of precious silver, gold and even platinum.
		Coin collecting has become VERY expensive over the last 25 years in comparison to the early 80's, and many whitmans and dansco sit pertially full now in the hands of the small collectors because even the worn key dates are out of their price range.
	reviews.ebay.com /Commemorative-coins-The-BOOM-quot-coming-or-going-quot_W0QQugidZ10000000001228285 (1518 words)

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