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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;treehugger, post: 1392950, member: 28451&quot;]In reality, very few modern commemoratives ever sell out.&nbsp;&nbsp; Those that come to mind are the 2001 Buffalo, the 2006 Franklin, 2009 Lincoln and 2010 Boy Scout.&nbsp;&nbsp; Of those, the 2001 Buffalo has done very well, the 2009 Lincoln is still above water, the Boy Scout and Franklins have been pretty disappointing.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>If the 2012s do not sell out (and they most likely won&#039;t), they will be on sale until the end of the year.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you want either of the 2012 issues, you would probably be better off to wait and buy them in the secondary market, as you will likely get them at a better price.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The primary reason for a commemorative&#039;s coming into being from the perspective of Congress and the Mint is it will generate funds for some purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp; For example, at least 20% of the price of the Star-Spangled Banner silver coins will be skimmed off of the top and will go towards War of 1812 celebration-related items in Maryland this year. </p><p><br /></p><p>Theoretically, then, that 20% (and then some more probably) will work its way off of the value of the coin eventually in the secondary market.&nbsp;&nbsp; In the majority of cases, then, it is better to wait to purchase the coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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