{"id":2595,"date":"2024-03-01T17:26:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2024-03-01T17:26:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:26:25","slug":"greatest-generation-coins-available-for-preorder-from-the-us-mint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/greatest-generation-coins-available-for-preorder-from-the-us-mint\/","title":{"rendered":"Greatest Generation Coins Available for Preorder from the US Mint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The United States Mint Commemorative Coin Program issues coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. These coins are legal tender but are not intended for general circulation; instead, they are crafted to collector-grade quality and are often purchased by collectors and investors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program aims to raise public awareness about significant aspects of American heritage and history, with a portion of the proceeds from the sales of these coins typically going towards funding related projects, organizations, or memorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Greatest Generation commemorative coin program honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II, as outlined in\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmint.gov\/news\/press-releases\/united-states-mint-opens-sales-for-2024-greatest-generation-commemorative-coins-on-february-29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act<\/a>. The coins are available in gold, silver and clad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The available coins include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof $5 Gold Coin (24CA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncirculated Five-Dollar Gold Coin (24CB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof Silver Dollar Coin (24CC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncirculated Silver Dollar Coin (24CD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof Half Dollar Coin (24CE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncirculated Half Dollar Coin (24CF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three Coin Proof Set (24CG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Director of the Mint, the Honorable Ventris C. Gibson, signed 250 Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) for the 2024 Greatest Generation Three-Coin Proof Set (24CG). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These personally signed COAs will be randomly inserted into unmarked sets and will be fulfilled when shipping begins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins serve as a heartfelt tribute to our World War II heroes and commemorate the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the remarkable World War II Memorial. We urge all Americans to obtain a coin in memory or honor of a loved one who served in this historic conflict,\u201d said Jane Droppa, Chair, Friends of the National World War II Memorial. \u201cWe aspire to see these coins become a meaningful medium for individuals to share the extraordinary stories of those who played a pivotal role in bringing freedom to millions worldwide during the deadliest conflict in human history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initiated in 1982, the modern commemorative coin program has produced coins that honor and celebrate a wide range of subjects, from historical figures like George Washington to significant events like the moon landing and institutions such as the Smithsonian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some investors buy commemorative coins for their precious metal content and potential for appreciation. Gold and silver commemoratives make unique gifts for special occasions and can be attractive as tangible assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. Mint Commemorative Coins are available directly from the Mint through pre-order. More details can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmint.gov\/news\/press-releases\/united-states-mint-opens-sales-for-2024-greatest-generation-commemorative-coins-on-february-29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Mint website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Mint Commemorative Coin Program issues coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. 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