The medal’s obverse or heads side features Navy destroyer John Paul Jones to the left, the historic USS Constitution to the right, and an F-18 Hornet formation overhead. The 1-ounce editions of the Air Force and Coast Guard medals are expected to launch this summer.ĭesigns found on the new medal are emblematic of the history and mission of the US Navy. In addition, smaller 1 ounce silver medals bearing similar imagery are planned, as are bronze versions. It was the second release from the Mint’s Armed Forces Silver Medal Program. This CoinNews photo shows a US Coast Guard Medal (obverse side). It was the first release from the Mint’s Armed Forces Silver Medal Program. This CoinNews photo shows a US Air Force Silver Medal (obverse side). Release dates for the Army and Space Force medals are yet to be announced. The Marine Corps’ medal is scheduled for release this summer. Both are no longer available, having sold out. That release was followed in August with the Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal.
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The US Mint’s Armed Forces series debuted in July with the Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal.
To help in making it available to more customers, the US Mint has instituted an initial household order limit of one. 999 fine silver medal goes on sale beginning at noon Eastern Time with a maximum mintage of only 10,000. The medal is encapsulated and comes with a US Mint Certificate of Authenticity. US Mint product images for their Navy Silver Medal. Demand is expected to be strong for this collectible despite its relatively high $160 price tag. The United States Mint releases today the large format US Navy 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal as the third strike in their Armed Forces Silver Medal series.