Following a “last call” reminder for its 2024 commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman and the Greatest Generation, the United States Mint has unveiled images of the 2025 commemorative coins, scheduled for release on Jan. 2.
Authorized by Congress, commemorative coins celebrate significant American people, places, events, and institutions. Produced by the U.S. Mint in limited quantities, each coin is available exclusively during its year of issue.
The Mint will kick off 2025 with commemoratives celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. The program features three denominations, each sharing a common reverse design showcasing the Marine Corps’ official emblem – the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor – paired with unique obverse designs:
- $5 Gold Coin: The obverse showcases a Marine Corps color guard, symbolizing the Corps’ traditions and values. Mintage is limited to 50,000 coins.
- Silver Dollar: The obverse highlights the iconic flag-raising at Iwo Jima, a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Marines during World War II. Mintage is limited to 400,000 coins.
- Clad Half Dollar: The obverse features a modern Marine alongside a Continental Marine, representing the Corps’ 250-year evolution. Mintage is limited to 750,000 coins.
Each coin will be offered in both proof and uncirculated finishes, resulting in six individual options. Additionally, a three-coin proof set, limited to 15,000 sets, will be available, bringing the total number of product options to seven.
While pricing details for the commemorative coins have not yet been announced, their sales prices will include surcharges of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver dollar, and $5 per half dollar. Proceeds from these surcharges, if the program generates a profit, will be directed to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation to exclusively support the mission of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
More U.S. Mint images of the coins, along with information about their designers and sculptors, are provided below:
U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary $5 Gold Coins
Obverse Designer: Donna Weaver
Obverse Sculptor: John P. McGraw
Reverse Designer: Donna Weaver
Reverse Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Silver Dollars
Obverse Designer: Ron Sanders
Obverse Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill
Reverse Designer: Donna Weaver
Reverse Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Half Dollars
Obverse Designer: Emily Damstra
Obverse Sculptor: Eric David Custer
Reverse Designer: Donna Weaver
Reverse Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
For additional details, images, and the latest updates on these products, visit https://www.usmint.gov/coins/commemorative-coins/marine-corps-anniversary/.
I like that the reverse is the same on all three coins. The gold goes to the gold obverse; the silver to the silver obverse; and the bronze to the clad obverse.
It looks similar to the reverse that was used in the 2.5-oz and 1-oz silver and bronze medals, but with some lettering changes. I do like that the obverse are different.
The silver coin’s obverse looks similar to the 2005 silver $1 commemorative
For once, I actually really like these designs! This is a really nicely done coin(s)! These aren’t busy with too much on them, the coin(s) look amazing. I do not purchase Commemoritives plus I’m purchasing from the Mint any longer but if I was, I’d be inclined to get the gold $5 coins! Very attractive! Good job Mint. Can’t believe I just said that, lol!
Well, as always, Good Luck ALL!!!
Oorah.., Devil Dogs!
If my dad was still alive, I would buy every option for him. He was with the 4th Marine division serving at Roi-Namur, Kwalajein Atoll, Marshall Islands and 6th Marine Division serving at Guadalcanal, Ryukyu Islands and Okinawa. Cleaned out my mom’s house a few days ago and found his Ka-Bar knife in its leather sheath. Sheath has his initials carved in them. Lots of memories I am discovering. Semper Fi!!!
They didn’t call them ‘The Greatest Generation’ for nothing.
Interestingly, I got the email from the Mint on Dec 10 announcing a last call for the 2024 commemoratives, but it gave no date as to when it would be ending. And I missed seeing a date in the article as well. In past years, commemoratives ended as early as Dec 14. They’re currently still for sale as of today, Dec 13.
Major D, the end date for sales of US Mint commemorative coins in December varies by year. December 28, 2022 was the final date to order US Mint 2022 commemorative coins.
Here is an updated list of the top-5 lowest mintage US Mint modern commemorative gold and silver uncirculated and proof coins: $5 Gold Uncirculated Commemorative mintage 2024 Harriet Tubman = 1227* 2024 Greatest Generation = 1,228* 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball = 1,507 2022 National Purple Heart = 1,688 2021 National Law Enforcement = 1,753 $5 Gold Proof Commemorative mintage 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball = 5,355 2021 National Law Enforcement = 5,864 2024 Harriet Tubman = 5,906* 2024 Greatest Generation = 6,095* 2017 Boys Town = 7,347 $1 Silver Uncirculated Commemorative mintage 2024 Harriet Tubman = 7,230* 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball… Read more »
Based on the mintages of $1 silver proof commemoratives, looks like we shouldn’t expect any more colorized coins in the near future.
IDK, I thought the 2022 NPH colorized silver dollar was a really nice coin, and it did well. Production was limited to 25,000 coins and final mintage was close at 24,871. I recall it selling out rather quickly.
The 2020 BB HOF colorized clad proof half dollar did better than the colorized silver proof dollar. And it had full color vs. partial (just the rim). I think sales of both were hurt by lack of press and PR due to Covid.
You’re probably right. Don’t get me wrong. I liked the color and I thought the Purple Heart design was the best of the trio. I just haven’t heard a peep about any more of them since 2022. I guess the same goes for concave/convex coins.
LOWEST MINTAGE COMMEMORATIVE CLAD PROOF HALF-DOLLARS
1. 2024 Harriet Tubman, mintage 17,495*
2. 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness, mintage 22,391
3. 2022 NLB, mintage 22,842
4. 2017 Boys Town, mintage 23,212*
5. 2024 Greatest Gen, mintage 23,242
6: 2020 Basketball HOF, mintage 26,584
7: 2019 American Legion, mintage 27,286
8: 2021 National Law Enforcement, mintage 27,698
9. 2022 NPH, mintage 27,799
10: 2020 Basketball HOF Colorized, mintage 32,614
I love these charts, Major. Please keep them coming.
Thx. Just adding the clad to the gold and silver that Rich posted. Thanks Rich!
LOWEST MINTAGE COMMEMORATIVE CLAD UNCIRCULATED HALF-DOLLARS
1. 2024 Harriet Tubman, mintage 6,615*
2. 2024 Greatest Gen, mintage 7,829*
3. 2022 NLB, mintage 9,793
4. 2021 National Law Enforcement, mintage 10,171
5. 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness, mintage 11,301
6. 2019 American Legion Clad Uncirculated Half, mintage 11,429
7. 2022 NPH, mintage 12,264
8. 2020-D Basketball HOF, mintage 13,635
9. 2017 Boys Town, mintage 15,561
10. 2015 National Park Service, mintage 21,328
11. 2020-S Basketball HOF Enhanced, mintage 22,565
Rick, REB, I’d like to congratulate both of you for having the Winning bids for the FHG w/230th Privy! It was a nerve racking Auction and you both knew what you wanted and were both successful! I’m envious of you both, no jealous which would be a bad a thing, just envious! I can only imagine what it’ll be like holding such a treasure. I have already received my three regular FHG, I got the one in OGP first but I haven’t opened it yet. It was hard waiting for my other two graded ones. I wanted to open up… Read more »
Thanks, AK.
Your comment about keeping one of your FHGs in its original packaging got me wondering – is there another hobby that encourages a collector to place the collectible in a “slab” or slab equivalent and to throw away the original packaging? I can sort of understand the slab for loose old coins that were generally not packaged for sale. But brand new coins? I’m puzzled.
REB, When I purchase from the Mint or a private individual, a coin I want, I only buy them in the original shipping box/package they are shipped out from the Mint that’s still sealed/unopened from the Mint because I do not want seconds or another word is cherry picked thru, if it’s been opened, it could have been cherry picked and it could have a problem. I also keep them sealed/unopened for two reasons. One is I am a PCGS First Strike, Flag Label guy, that’s my go to slab/holder. If I send it in, I want that label and… Read more »