2024 Greatest Generation 3-pc Set NGC MS70 First Day of Issue w/Zaiken Signature

U.S. Mint Commemorates Legacy Of Greatest Generation

As eloquently described by journalist Tom Brokaw in his book The Greatest Generation, the Americans who were born during the Roaring ’20s, grew up during the Depression-era ’30s, served in World War II, and then led the United States through the post-war boom earned that sobriquet through hard work, determination, and perseverance. To honor this generation and inspire future generations of Americans, Congress authorized construction of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Now, on the 20th anniversary of its opening, the United States Mint is striking a series of commemorative coins that both honor the memorial and pay tribute to the legacy of the Greatest Generation. In this offer you can secure a three-piece set that contains the Uncirculated versions of the clad Half Dollar, Silver Dollar, and $5 Gold Half Eagle.

Half Dollar Designs Honor Those Who Answered The Call During WWII

The design on this coin features a modernized image of the nation’s Victory Medal that was awarded to all who served in America’s Armed Forces during World War II. The figure of Liberation stands with open arms holding two halves of a broken sword, symbolizing the war’s conclusion. It also features inscriptions that read, “WORLD WAR II” and “WE ANSWERED THE CALL.” The coin’s reverse design depicts the World War II Memorial from the point of view of a person walking up a ramp leading to one of the towers. The Denver Mint struck the Uncirculated version.

Silver Dollar Designs Represent Victory Achieved Through Cooperation

The design on these highly pure 99.9% fine silver coins feature six people each representing a different branch of America’s military from World War II—the Army Air Forces, Coast Guard, Navy, Army, Marine Corps, and Merchant Marine—working together in a spirit of cooperation to support the Earth. Inscriptions include “1941–1945,” “WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL,” and “DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM.” The coin’s reverse design shows a view from inside a Victory Pavilion in the World War II Memorial. The sculpture depicts four eagles holding a laurel wreath. At the center of the wreath is a globe with a view of the Pacific Ocean. Inscriptions include, “VICTORY,” “IN THE AIR,” “AT SEA,” “ON LAND,” and “WWII MEMORIAL.” Both the Uncirculated and Proof versions were struck at the Philadelphia Mint.

Gold Coin Designs Pay Tribute To Fallen Service Members

The design on this highly pure 90% fine gold coin features a section of the Wall of Stars at the World War II Memorial with an olive branch. Each star on the wall represents 100 Americans who lost their lives in the war, and the olive branch represents the peace that followed thanks to their sacrifice. The inscription, “WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL,” scrolls across the bottom of the design. The reverse design shows a folded American flag, such as one that would be presented at the funeral of a fallen service member. Inscriptions include “WWII MEMORIAL” and “TO UNITE THE GENERATIONS OF TOMORROW.” The West Point Mint struck both the Uncirculated and Proof versions.

Flawless Coins From Among The First Issued

Each 2024 Greatest Generation coin available in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Uncirculated Mint State-70 (MS70) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded coins have ZERO imperfections—showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. In addition, NGC has also designated that these are First Day of Issue (FDI) coins, meaning they were purchased within one day of the first day that they were available for sale and were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date along with documentation that demonstrates the date when they were purchased.

Each coin will also come sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with an exclusive label that was personally signed by the designer of the silver dollar’s obverse, Beth Zaiken. A Minnesota-based professional artist and illustrator specializing in natural science communication, Zaiken’s work can be seen at the Royal Alberta Museum, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Chicago Field Museum, National Park Service Publications, Ozarks Natural History Museum, San Diego Zoo, the New York State Museum, and the Minnesota Zoo.

The National World War II Memorial

The 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. Part of that effort includes a surcharge raised from sales of the coins that will go towards the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining the site and funding educational programs. The National World War II Memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004 and honors the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the 16 million people who served in the United States armed forces

Add These One-Year-Only Commemorative Coins To Your Collection

These one-year-only 2024 Greatest Generation coins have been struck with limited mintages—a combination of 750,000 Uncirculated and Proof Half Dollars, a combination of 400,000 Proof and Uncirculated Silver Dollars, and a combination of only 50,000 Uncirculated and Proof $5 Gold Coins. These coins are stirring tributes to one of the most remarkable generations of Americans in the nation’s history and will be a key part of your collection of United States commemorative coins. Order your three-piece Uncirculated set now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• COMMEMORATING THE GREATEST GENERATION – These coins were struck to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the National World War II Memorial and the “Greatest Generation” of Americans who served both home and abroad during the Second World War.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER . . . – Each Greatest Generation Silver Dollar was struck by the Philadelphia Mint in 26.71 grams of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 38.1 mm in diameter.
• . . .  AND STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each Greatest Generation Half Eagle was struck by the West Point Mint in 7.56 grams of highly pure 90% fine gold and measures 21.59 mm in diameter.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – These 2024-dated Greatest Generation coins are 50 cents, $1, and $5 legal tender.
• PERFECT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Each of the 2024 Greatest Generation coins in this three-piece set have been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Mintg State-70 (MS70) condition.
• KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE DESIGNATION – NGC has designated  that these are First Day of Issue (FDI) coins, a designation reserved for coins purchased within the first day of release and submitted to grading within the required timeframe.
• SIGNED BY ONE OF THE SERIES’ DESIGNERS – Each of your coins will be sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with an exclusive label that was personally signed by Beth Zaiken, designer of the silver dollar’s obverse
• ONE-YEAR-ONLY LIMITED MINTAGES – The one-year-only limited mintage for the 2024 Greatest Generation Clad Half Dollar was set at a combination of 750,000 of both Uncirculated and Proof versions. For the 2024 Greatest Generation Silver Dollar, the mintage was set at a combination of 400,000 of both Uncirculated and Proof versions. The 2024 $5 Gold Greatest Generation Half Eagle was set at a combination of 50,000 of both Uncirculated and Proof versions.

Celebrate the Greatest Generation with this 2024 Three-Piece Set featuring the half dollar, silver dollar, and $5 gold coin. Struck to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the National World War II Memorial, get it now signed by designer Beth Zaiken!