WASHINGTON – Representatives from the United States Mint (Mint), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation joined together today to unveil the designs for the 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program during a ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia near Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico. The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin, as authorized by Public Law 118-10, to support the mission of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
“Each coin in the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Program reflects the deep appreciation for the Marine Corps from a forever grateful Nation,” remarked Kristie McNally, the Mint’s Deputy Director. “We are incredibly thankful for every active Marine, veteran, and the families who support them. It is our privilege to connect America to the profound legacy of the United States Marine Corps.”
“As we unveil the designs of these commemorative coins, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation remains steadfast in our mission to honor, preserve, and perpetuate the legacy of our Marine Corps,” stated Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, USMC (Ret), President and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. “These coins are a testament to the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all Marines, ensuring that their stories will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.”
Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designers created all designs, and Mint Medallic Artists sculpted them.
$5 Gold Coin Obverse
Designer: Donna Weaver
Sculptor: John P. McGraw
The obverse (heads) design depicts a Marine Corps color guard with the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “1775,” and “2025.”
$5 Gold Coin Reverse
Designer: Donna Weaver
Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
The reverse (tails) design features the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the official emblem of the Marine Corps. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “THE FEW, THE PROUD,” and “FIVE DOLLARS.”
$1 Silver Coin Obverse
Designer: Ron Sanders
Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill
The obverse design depicts the flag raising at Iwo Jima. The inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “1775,” “MARINES,” and “2025.”
$1 Silver Coin Reverse
Designer: Donna Weaver
Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
The reverse design features the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the official emblem of the Marine Corps. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “THE FEW, THE PROUD,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”
Half Dollar Clad Coin Obverse
Designer: Emily Damstra
Sculptor: Eric David Custer
The obverse design depicts a modern Marine in the foreground and a Continental Marine in the background. The inscriptions are “250 YEARS OF HONOR, COURAGE, AND COMMITMENT,” “1775 – 2025,” “USMC,” “LIBERTY,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
Half Dollar Clad Coin Reverse
Designer: Donna Weaver
Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
The reverse design features the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the official emblem of the Marine Corps. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “THE FEW, THE PROUD,” and “HALF DOLLAR.”
All coin images are available at https://www.usmint.gov/news/image-library/commemoratives.
The on-sale date for products in the 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program will be published on the Mint’s 2025 Product Schedule. When available, the Mint will accept orders at catalog.usmint.gov/.
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Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.