United States Commemorative Coins

The commemorative US coins are minted by the United State to celebrate a particular person, place, event, or institution. Gold & Silver commemorative coins are produced to mark the occasion and are highly sought among numismatics. The coins minted from 1892 to 1954 are called Early Commemoratives. No coins were produced between 1954 and 1982 and the coins minted after 1982 are called Modern Commemoratives. Whether you are looking for commemorative quarters, commemorative half dollars or commemorative dollars, we have got you covered at The Happy Coin, an authorized PCGS dealer. If you don’t find what you are looking for on our website, we would be happy to help get it for you. Call us today at 1-800-544-3750 to get all your questions answered and want-lists filled.

San Francisco Mint Commemorative Coins

One of the most popular coins is the San Francisco mint commemorative coin. This coin was issued in 2006 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the survival of the San Francisco US Mint from the 1906 earthquakes and fires. The building, also known as The Granite Lady has been in operation since 1874. A total of 4 coins were minted to mark this historic event:

• 2006 S San Francisco Old Mint Gold Commemorative $5 Proof coin
• 2006 S San Francisco Old Mint Gold Commemorative $5 Uncirculated coin
• 2006 S San Francisco Old Mint Silver Commemorative $5 Proof coin
• 2006 S San Francisco Old Mint Silver Commemorative $5 Uncirculated coin