Classic Commemoratives

Classic commemoratives began in 1892 with the Issuance of the Columbian half dollar and the Isabella quarter in 1893 in conjunction with the Chicago Worlds fair of 1893. Many events were honored on these issues, some in gold and different denominations. A good reference on these issues is The Complete Guide to Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins by Swiatek and Breen or The Redbook.