Why are American commemorative coins "authorized by the Republic of Liberia?"?

How is it that an African country 'authorizes' these American commemorative proofs? What exactly does it mean that they are 'authorized'? Why is this done?

They are not American commemorative coins, but Liberian coins. They have American themes to try to get Americans to buy them. Many countries cheaply let promoters say they are "legal tender", since the country knows nobody will spend them there, and it is free money to them. The promoters like it since a coin is not a coin unless it is legal tender somewhere, otherwise it is a medal, and there are a lot more coin collectors than medal collectors.

3 1986 LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR COMMEMORATIVE COINS (2 PROOF, 1 UNCIRCULATED) $15.00

1990 Canada $100 Proof Gold Commemorative One Quarter Troy Ounce B6978L $547.00

1990 Canada $100 Proof Gold Commemorative One Quarter Troy Ounce (1/4 Oz) B6979L $547.00

1995 Canada $100 Proof Gold Commemorative One Quarter Troy Ounce (1/4 Oz) B6980L $547.00

Wow Rare 2003 First Flight Centennial Commemorative Gold Proof Coin 16.71 grams! $849.00

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1998-1908 Commemorative Proof Finish Set $83.62

1994 50 cent Proof Coin Year of the Family Australia Commemorative $17.88

1994-S Prestige Proof Set 7 GEM CAMEOS With PROOF Silver Commemorative$ & Half $ $36.35

1976-S SILVER PROOF BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE THREE PEICE SET SUPER CLEAN SETS $34.95

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1983-S Olympic Commemorative Proof Dollar ~ ICG Proof 70 Deep Cameo ~ Rare $99.95

1992-S Olympic Commemorative Proof Dollar ~ ICG Proof 69 Deep Cameo ~ Rare $15.50

2006-San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Dollar ~ NGC Proof 69 Ultra Cameo $39.95

1994-S United States Capitol Commemorative Proof ~ Radiant and Bold Beauty $9.95

Cyprus 2012 €2 Euro Commemorative PROOF coin in case Greece Zypern Chypre Cipro $18.50

Ireland - 2003 Special Olympics Commemorative Proof 5 Euro $27.00

United States Mint Proof & Uncirculated 1732-1982 Commemorative Coins $44.99

*EYECATCHER* 2005 MARINES GEM PROOF *SILVER* Commemorative *DEEP CAMEO BEAUTY* $59.99

PANAMA 1 BALBOA 1979 PROOF SILVER COMMEMORATIVE COIN $45.00

PERU NUEVO SOL 2002 PROOF COMMEMORATIVE PERUVIAN SILVER COIN $44.99

2001 Buffalo/Indian Head Proof Commemorative $27.99

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2003-P 50C FIRST FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE PROOF HALF DOLLAR ~ PCGS GRADED PR70 DCAM $400.00

Ireland - 2003 Special Olympics Commemorative Proof 10 Euro $35.00

1999 Nunavut Gold $2 Canada Commemorative Coin - Millenium- PROOF - RARE $360.00

1982 S Silver George Washington PROOF Commemorative Half Dollar Mint Box & COA $10.10

( 2 ) TWO 1982-S GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMEMORATIVE PROOF HALF DOLLARS 90% SILVE $25.00

U. S. COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLAR GEORGE WASHINGTON PROOF $29.99

1993 ELVIS PRESLEY COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROOF SET $5, $10 & 1oz PURE SILVER $50 $44.99

Accession of King Henry VIII Commemorative £5 Sterling Silver Proof Coin. 2009. $38.12

Germany * 10 MARK COMMEMORATIVE COIN - PROOF SET** 925/1000 * STERLINGSILVER $128.00

1999-2008 D Complete UNC State Quarter 50 Coins Set $25.00 D Mint. Mixed condition. New and used....

2006 Proof Franklin Scientist Commemorative Silver Dollar w/Box $53.99 Here is a 2006 Proof Benjamin Franklin Scientist Commemorative Silver Dollar. The obverse features a representation of Benjamin Franklin's famous kite experiment., and the reverse is Benjamin Franklin's "Join, or Die" cartoon, published in the Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. This silver commemorative dollar will include the original US Mint Packaging....

1976 U.S. Bicentennial Proof Coin Set with the 1776-1976 Patriotic designs has six Proof clad Coins in all. $7.45 - Hurray for the 1776-1976 Mint Date! Wow! The 1976 U.S. Proof Coins sets are over 35 years old, yet are still available. - The various "Proof" coins are generally one of the most desirable U.S. coinage collectables in the U.S. - The U.S. "Proof" Coinage Production Process involves: The preparation and the polishing of the coinage striking dies surfaces; The Proof Coins can be distinguished from ...

A guide book of United States coins, fully illustrated, catalog and price list, 1616 to date: Including a brief history of American coinage, early ... silver and gold commemorative issues, proofs ...

Modern Commemorative Coins: Invest Today - Profit Tomorrow $4.73 Modern commemoratives and American Eagles are the answer for today's collector who wants to make a secure investment without spending thousands of dollars.New issues from the U.S. Mint struck in silver, gold and platinum have great potential for investment growth, if you key in on low mintage strikes.Modern Commemorative Coins will show you how to:Include modern coins in your self-directed IRAIncl...

De Grazia Paints the Papagayo Indian Legends : Bicentennial Commemorative Edition, Artist's Proof Edition ...

Don Mattingly Autographed Yankee Stadium Final Season Commemorative MLB Baseball, Proof Photo of Don Signing for Us. This is a Don Mattingly autographed brand-new Rawlings official Yankee Stadium Final Season commemorative baseball. Don has signed the baseball in blue ballpoint pen for us. Check out the photo of Don signing for us. Proof photo is included for free with purchase. Please click on images to enlarge. 1...

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Robert Taylor - Into the Teeth of the Wind Commemorative Proof with 13 Signatures Prints.com presents Into the Teeth of the Wind Commemorative Proof with 13 Signatures Limited Edition Art Print by Robert Taylor - Edition Size 300 - Image Size 23.25 x 16 in....