U.S. Coin Collecting

2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Designs Revealed

Artwork designs for next year's 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins were published by the United States Mint this week. These collectibles — in gold and silver — will celebrate more than just the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the selected designs commemorate the events that led to the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem, by Francis Scott Key. (Read about the history.)