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Congress authorizes commemorative coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. 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. As well as commemorating important aspects of American history and culture, these coins help raise money for important causes.

Part of the price of these coins is a surcharge that goes to organizations and projects that benefit the community. For example, surcharges on the U. Dolley Madison Commemorative Silver Dollar. Black Revolutionary War Patriots Dollar. Yellowstone National Park Silver Dollar. Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coins. Robert F. Kennedy Dollar. West Point Bicentennial Commemorative Coin. Botanic Garden Dollar. America the Beautiful Quarters Program. DC and U.

Territories Quarters Program. Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program. Westward Journey Nickel Series. United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U. Capitol on January 6, Steve Gleason Bronze Medal. Bob Dole Bronze Medal. Office of Strategic Services Bronze Medal. To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and philanthropy.

Jack Nicklaus Bronze Medal. Army 65th Infantry Regiment Bronze Medal. Monuments Men Bronze Medal. Shimon Peres Bronze Medal. Civil Air Patrol Bronze Medal.

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Bronze Medal. Congress authorizes coin programs to inspire interest in our circulating coins. The 50 State Quarters Program started in as our first circulating coin program. Since , dollar coins are circulating quality produced as collectibles, not for everyday transactions.

However, they may be still used as legal tender. The Mint produces precious metal coins for collectors and investors in proof, uncirculated, and bullion finishes. The Mint also makes commemorative coins to celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions, and raise money for important causes.