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commemorative

[kuh-mem-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv] / kəˈmɛm əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv /


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The push goes beyond paper currency: federal officials have also approved a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s likeness, while proposals for a $1 coin featuring the president have raised legal and ethical questions.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The coin does not have a monetary value and its sale price has not been disclosed, but similar commemorative coins sold by the US Mint can cost more than $1,000.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

However, a separate section of the law lets Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent create commemorative gold coins, and that is what the administration is using for the Trump coin design approved at Thursday’s meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The revelations also put California school districts — already gearing up for annual commemorative recognitions of Chavez and his contributions — in a difficult position.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

So anxious was he to leave the party, he forgot to take his commemorative Icelandic book, and it was never found.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady