US Mint 2005 Marine Corp Commemorative Dollar Coin

US Mint Web Page ^ | February 22, 2005 | US Mint

[RayBob]

This year, the United States proudly honors the Marine Corps and all Marines who have sacrificed and contributed in our Nation’s service. Public Law 108-290, signed August 6, 2004, authorizes the minting of a Silver Dollar to commemorate the 230th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the raising of two battalions of American Marines, thereby creating the legendary institution today known as the United States Marine Corps. From the Nation’s birth to the present day, the Marines represent a proud culture of service and contribution in defense of the values and freedoms at the heart of the American experience.

According to the United States Marine Corps Hymn, Marines have "fought in ev’ry clime and place" throughout our Nation’s history. The story of the Marine Corps is the personification of American military history beginning with the American Revolution. The flag raising at Iwo Jima, represented at the Marine Corps War Memorial, is ingrained in the public mind as perhaps the enduring image of World War II.

Today, the Marines continue to exemplify the warrior ethos that has made it a fighting force of international repute. The philosophy of the Corps—and of the hundreds of thousands of individuals who have earned the title "Marine" over the last 230 years—is simply stated in its core values: Honor. Courage. Commitment.

Coins offered in both proof and uncirculated condition may be issued under this Act only during the one-year period beginning January 1, 2005.

Surcharges from the sale of each coin are authorized for the creation of the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, Virginia, which is being developed as a partnership of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the United States Marine Corps.

Coins are tentatively scheduled to be released in summer 2005

[RayBob]

Thought this would be of interest to both coin collectors and Marines and their families.

Go to the Mint's web page (www.usmint.gov) and click on commemoratives for more information.

[null and void]

Thought this would be of interest to both coin collectors and Marines and their families.

Oh yeah! I gotta get one for my WWII, Korea, Vietnam vet father's 80^th birthday!

[everyvotecounts]

Most excellent! Thanks for the heads up.

[RayBob]

If I had any Marines in my family, I'd pick one up for them. So many of the commemoratives issued by the mint in the past were commemorating things not worthy of commemorating. The Marine Corp coin is an honor that is truly deserved.

[unkus]

Thank you very much, RayBob. God Bless America-WHAT A COUNTRY!

[M-cubed]

I wonder if they'll mint it in Silver so it will have some value or will they mint it in pot-metal of no value like all post 1964 coins?...Through out history "fiat money" has always been the tell tale sign of a failing society!...Fiat money always goes to $-0-...NO EXCEPTIONS

[M-cubed]

I wonder if they'll mint it in Silver so it will have some value or will they mint it in pot-metal of no value like all post 1964 coins?...Through out history "fiat money" has always been the tell tale sign of a failing society!...Fiat money always goes to $-0-...NO EXCEPTIONS

[SwankyC]

It says "silver dollar"

[Vor Lady]

Thanks for posting this, I'll need to get one for my Marine daughter and her Marine husband.

[Tennessee_Bob]

I'm going to buy one for my father.

[dd5339]

Hint Hint......

Semper Fi

[tutstar]

ping

[Chieftain]

Devil Dog PING!

[Billthedrill]

Well, I know what to get my jarhead buds for Christmas. They are kinda cool...

[kellynla]

Thanks for the ping!

Excellent gift item and keepsake.

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

This will be the first time I buy one of these commenerative coins. It looks sharp! May buy quite a few come to think of it.

[RayBob]

Just bumping this back up to the top...

[RayBob]

Just bumping this up to the top for today's crowd

[FourtySeven]

One for the collection.