Issues of coins and paper money in the past emphasized honoring the nation or the ruler of the country. That was back when the idea of producing coins and currency was to satisfy the needs for commercial transactions. Today, mints around the globe are also focusing on producing coin and currency issues to sell to collectors to make greater profits, whether or not they are ever put into circulation.
The U.S. Mint served collectors by issuing gold and silver commemorative coins from 1892 to 1954. It also has produced proof coins since before
