Prices for the 2015 US Marshals 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coins in silver and clad have been announced by the United States Mint, and they’re lower than this year’s commemoratives.
Pricing for the gold versions will not be known until shortly before they’re released because the Mint will set those based on the latest London gold fixings.
Expected to launch in early 2015, the commemoratives celebrating the 225th anniversary of the establishment of the US Marshals Service will be struck in collector qualities of proof and uncirculated with mintages of up to 100,000 $5 gold coins; 500,000 silver dollars; and 750,000 clad half-dollars. Designs on the coins were revealed earlier this year.
Introductory and regular prices for the silver and clad issues are:
| Commemorative Coin | Introductory price | Regular price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Proof | $46.95 | $51.95 |
| Silver Uncirculated | $43.95 | $48.95 |
| Clad Proof | $14.95 | $18.95 |
| Clad Uncirculated | $13.95 | $17.95 |
Cheaper Prices
This year’s commemorative coins cost $1 to $5 more than those for next year. The U.S. Mint is selling 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Clad Half-Dollars at $23.95 for a proof and $22.95 for an uncirculated. Also, 2014 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Silver Dollars are available in proof for $54.95 and in uncirculated for $49.95.
Intro Period and Surcharges
Introductory prices tend to last for the first 30 days of sales, and then regular pricing begins. Above prices include surcharge amounts of $10 per silver dollar and $5 per clad coin. Up to $5 million in collected surcharges will go to the U.S. Marshals Museum for the preservation, maintenance, and display of artifacts and documents. Collected surcharges after the first $5 million are to be divided between the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Commemorative coin programs are authorized by Acts of Congress and are limited to two each year. The other program for next year celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the March of Dimes.
