# Law Enforcement-Honoring Coins These Collectibles Commemorate the National Law Enforcement Museum By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-law-enforcement-museum References: [coinweek](https://coinweek.com/modern-coins/new-us-commemorative-coins-proposed-honor-national-law-enforcement-museum/) & [lawenforcementmuseum.org](https://lawenforcementmuseum.org/) The National Law Enforcement museum in Washington is set to receive its own commemorative coins in the future, with US Representative David Reichert introducing a bill to Congress on December 27th that authorizes the [United States Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorado-statehood) to produce them. The [National Law Enforcement Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-lampoon) Commemorative Coin Act is said to provide for a "maximum of 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 silver $1 coins, and 750,000 clad half dollars to be struck in 2021." Rather than hosting a design contest, the museum will source the looks of the coins "from artists working with the Mint," which will then be reviewed by "the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), the [Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-cultural-center) (CCAC) and the Officers Memorial Fund." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Commemorative Coins:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the collectibles market by incorporating new technologies like blockchain and augmented reality. - **Museum Merchandise:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the retail industry through unique and limited-edition products related to museums and cultural institutions. - **Artistic Collaboration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by exploring new ways for artists and museums to collaborate on creating unique and meaningful designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation potential in the collectibles industry through the creation of limited-edition commemorative coins that leverage blockchain technology for authenticity and provenance. - **Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail industry by offering exclusive museum merchandise, such as commemorative coins, that cater to the growing demand for unique and meaningful products. - **Art:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the art world through collaborations between artists and museums in the creation of commemorative coin designs, introducing new and diverse artistic perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md) - [Commemorative US Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicentennial-of-harriet-tubman.md) - [Semiquincentennial Coin Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semiquincentennial.md) - [Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electoral-coins.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Vintage Gold Coins Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-us-gold-coins.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Anniversary-Themed Royal Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-1.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md)