Obama “Commemorative Coins” Advisory Issued by US Mint - Coin News

The United States Mint has now issued the following Obama “Commemorative Coins” advisory:

via Obama “Commemorative Coins” Advisory Issued by US Mint - Coin News.

It seems the US mint has issued a statement saying the recent wave of President Obama commemorative coins popping up for sale everywhere are, in a lot of cases, modified US mint coins, and not worth the added price.

Companies have bought original US mint President Obama commemorative coins and colorized them, often with an image that is completely different from the original imprint, or some have even gold plated them.

Buyer beware.

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