commemoratieve

Commemoratieve is a Dutch adjective meaning commemorative, used to describe items or events created to honor a person, date, or occurrence. In English, the equivalent term is commemorative. The word is commonly applied in contexts such as stamps, coins, medals, or monuments issued to mark a special occasion.

In philately and numismatics, a commemorative issue refers to stamps or coins designed to commemorate a specific event or subject. Commemoratives typically feature distinctive designs and may be issued for a limited period, contrasting with regular or definitive issues that are produced for everyday use and remain in circulation longer.

Typical examples include stamps issued to celebrate national milestones or royal visits, coins minted for anniversaries or historic events, and medals struck for jubilees or other significant occasions. The intent is to create a lasting reminder of the event or person being honored.

Collectors often pursue commemoratives for their historical significance, design variety, and potential rarity. Value is influenced by factors such as scarcity, demand, mint condition, and whether an item is part of a special series or first-day issue.

See also: commemoration, philately, numismatics, and the broader study of collecting historical artifacts.