The U.S. Mint unveiled two new holiday products today: the 2024 Mighty Minters™ Ornament and the 2024 United States Mint Holiday Ornament. Both ornaments showcase an uncirculated 2024 Kennedy half dollar at their center, offering collectors and gift-givers a unique piece for the holiday season.
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Just released at noon ET, the pair of ornaments are priced at $35 each, matching last year’s versions. This year marks the sixth consecutive release for both ornament series, with a different coin featured each year as part of the collection.
Here is a look at the coins included and the pricing history for previous years:
- 2019: Ornaments featuring uncirculated Kennedy half dollars were introduced at $24.95.
- 2020: Ornaments with uncirculated Jefferson nickels debuted at $27.95 and $29.95.
- 2021: Ornaments featuring uncirculated Washington quarters were initially priced at $27.95 and $29.95.
- 2022: Ornaments with uncirculated Vermont American Innovation $1 coins were released at $27.95 and $29.95.
- 2023: Ornaments featuring uncirculated Native American $1 coins hit the market at $35.
Many of the ornaments from previous years are still available from the Mint, though they are now priced at $35 each. All the coins included in these ornaments were struck at the U.S. Mint’s Philadelphia facility with uncirculated finishes.
2024 United States Mint Holiday Ornament
The 2024 United States Mint Holiday Ornament is featured with a colorful wreath design created with bright red poinsettias and green foliage. The coin at the center is surrounded by the words "UNITED STATES MINT" and "2024."
At the heart of the ornament is the 2024-P Kennedy half dollar with the reverse (tails) side visible. This design depicts the Presidential Coat of Arms, an eagle bearing a shield. Surrounding the eagle is a ring of 50 stars, one for each state. The eagle clutches an olive branch and arrows in its talons, representing peace and war. A ribbon is held by the eagle’s beak bearing the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM," the motto of the United States, meaning "out of many, one."
Each ornament is crafted from solid brass and finished with imitation rhodium resulting in some elements showing a silver sheen.
2024 Mighty Minters Ornament
The more kid-centric Mighty Minters Ornament features colorful depictions of three Mighty Minters characters: Lina, Eli, and Timothy. They are illustrated as if delivering gifts, with a sled below the included coin, adding a playful holiday touch.
A red ribbon sits at the top of the ornament, featuring "2024" and "United States Mint" printed on it. Each side of the ribbon is adorned with a snowflake, enhancing the festive design.
Once again, the reverse of the 2024 Kennedy half dollar is featured at the center of the ornament.
Ordering
To purchase holiday ornaments from the U.S. Mint, visit its website page dedicated to Collectible Ornaments.
Product limits are set at 5,000 for each ornament, with no household order limits.
Additionally, as a reminder, the U.S. Mint released the 2024 American Women Quarters Ornaments in August, which are still available.
No wonder they have ornaments from previous years ….what is the tie-in between Kennedy and elves? Oh, brother….
Foxman69,
I understand your question, but the fact is that there is never any connection between the displayed coin and the other design aspects of any of these ornaments.
The question I would ask, although admittedly so tongue in cheek, is why there isn’t a mad rush for these considering they have an extremely limited mintage of 5,000?
Tongue-in-cheek…..I hope so!
Did JFK meet Elfiz
Where else but the US Mint will you a find close out sale where the price for the old stuff is increased???
Why weren’t they available in the 30% off sale?
The Kennedy is nothing special – just buy the Uncirculated Set!
Geez guys, if you want to create demand, put an uncirculated S mint Kennedy in there.
No creativity or marketing skills at all from the mint 🙁
Who buys this crap?
HEY! What about a Kwanzaa ornament? Or Eid? Or Hanukkah? They are missing the boat.