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Commemorative Coins - An Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
February 05, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10262) on Feb. 3, 2026, by Congress Jacob R. Straus.

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Commemorative Coins: An Overview

Commemorative coins are produced by the U.S. Mint pursuant to an act of Congress. These coins celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. Although they are considered legal tender, they are not . . .

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