a coin struck specially to honor a place, event, or person Commemorative coins are generally sold at a premium and are not meant to circulate
Use of a gift to perpetuate memory of an individual, family, firm, or organization; by receiving a gift, the institution commits itself to honor the name in an appropriate form Topic areas: Fundraising and Financial Sustainability
A commemorative object or event is intended to make people remember a particular event or person. The Queen unveiled a commemorative plaque
A stamp printed in a limited quantity and available for purchase for a limited time The design may note an anniversary associated with an individual, an historic event, or a national landmark See also Definitive
A coin issued with a one year only design to signify the anniversary of an important event, person or place
Special stamps issued to honour a special event, anniversary, or important people
A coin issued to mark a special event or to honor an outstanding person An example is the Jersey 1966 Five Shillings commemorative
There are basically two types of postage stamps - commemmorative and definitive commemorative stamp is one that is issued for a short time and which has an underlying special theme or subject : honour or commemorate anniversaries, important people or special events