5-Star Generals Commemorative Half Dollar Clad Coin
- Year of Issue: 2013
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 111-262
Background
In 2013, the U.S. Mint honored five United States Army 5-star generals by minting three commemorative coins in the 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Program.
Recipient Organization: CGSC Foundation
Surcharges in the amount of $35 for each gold coin, $10 for each silver coin and $5 for each clad coin sold are authorized to be paid to the CGSC Foundation to help finance its activities in support of the college.Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
Obverse: Features portraits of Generals Henry "Hap" Arnold and Omar N. Bradley with the 5-star insignia above their heads.
Reverse: Features the heraldic crest of Fort Leavenworth.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- HENRY “HAP” ARNOLD
- OMAR N. BRADLEY
- 2013
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- HALF DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
Denomination: Half-Dollar
Composition: 8.33 percent nickel, balance copper
Diameter: 1.205 inches (±0.002) or 30.61 mm (±0.05)
Weight: 11.34 grams (±0.454)
Thickness: 0.083 inch (±0.004) or 2.10 mm (±0.10)
Edge: Reeded
Mintage Limit: 750,000 (across all product options)
Artist Information
- Phebe Hemphill, Medallic Artist