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Modern gold commemoratives: identify the program before the metal

The 1984 return begins a family with several denominations.

By SalarsNet · Reviewed October 5, 2026

A revived gold program

Modern gold commemoratives begin with the 1984 Olympic eagle. Later programs use different gold denominations and finishes. Record program, date, mint, value, size, and finish; the shared word gold does not supply a uniform mass or fine-metal content.

Type references: PCGS Modern Gold Commemorative ↗

The coin and the product count

A proof coin, uncirculated coin, and multi-coin presentation can have separate reported sales. Keep the counting unit explicit and verify whether a number is final or preliminary. A low product total is not a census of surviving coins.

Type references: PCGS Modern Gold Commemorative ↗

Price the actual gold coin

Inspect portrait and design high points, fields, rims, and edge for contacts, hairlines, or damage. A current metal estimate requires the verified issue’s fine-gold amount and a dated quote. Keep that estimate separate from the collector premium supported by matched completed sales.

Type references: PCGS Modern Gold Commemorative ↗

Selected reviewed issue records

These catalog standards describe the named issue, not a measured specimen. The selected records below do not cover every date, mint, strike, or die variety. Reported production is labeled separately from established mintage. Unknown standards and mintage remain visible; survival estimates and certified populations are separate research questions.

No issue-level specification or mintage records are published for this category yet. Verify the exact date, mint, strike, metal, and subtype in its reference before using a numerical standard.

References and review

Reference reviewed October 5, 2026. Historical facts and catalog standards need to match the exact issue; price comparisons should be researched at the time of valuation.

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