Commemorative Silver Dollars of the United States.

The article discusses the history and characteristics of commemorative silver dollars in the United States. The first commemorative silver dollar was issued in 1900 and featured the portraits of George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. The design and mintage of commemorative silver dollars have varied over the years, with some featuring expressive portraits and others having inscriptions that clutter the coins. The prices of these coins are primarily based on their silver value rather than their collector or numismatic value. The article also mentions the decline in sales and public interest in recent years. [Extracted from the article]