commemorative

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The push goes beyond paper currency: federal officials have also approved a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s likeness, while proposals for a $1 coin featuring the president have raised legal and ethical questions.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The coin does not have a monetary value and its sale price has not been disclosed, but similar commemorative coins sold by the US Mint can cost more than $1,000.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Pollard was in attendance on Thursday for a special commemorative event held for the vehicles at Bovington, Dorset.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Cesar Chavez Day is a paid holiday in California and some other states and a nonpaid commemorative federal holiday celebrated on March 31.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

He knows something’s up, like when Feather could tell we were going to have that one, famous Pittsburgh tornado, and kept knocking Mom’s Sleepless in Seattle commemorative plates off the wall with his tail.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle