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In the “Commemorative coins” section earlier in this chapter, I mention abuses in the commemorative coin programs in the 1930s. Collectors in the 1940s and 1950s had a few commemorative coins to choose among, but collectors in the 1960s and 1970s were left high and dry. In 1982, the U.S. Mint began issuing commemorative coins again on a tentative basis. Today, the mint has hit its stride, issuing one or more commemorative coins each year in a variety of metals, set combinations, and price levels. New commemorative coins are available in gold, silver, and copper–nickel on subjects that appeal to a broad audience. Each new issue creates excitement among existing collectors and brings new collectors into the hobby, but the large mintages make it unlikely that the coins will increase in value. (See Chapter 13 to find out more about the many interesting commemorative coins issued by the U.S. government.)