In 2025, the U.S. Mint will strike coins in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
The 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law No: 118-10), which was signed into law Wednesday by President Biden, directs the Department of the Treasury, and thereby the U.S. Mint, to produce and sell up to 50,000 gold $5 coins, 400,000 silver dollars, and 750,000 clad half dollars.
Coin Designs
Other than the coin-mandated inscriptions of words like "Liberty," "In God We Trust," "United States of America," and "E Pluribus Unum," the designs of the coins are left open, as long as they are "emblematic of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps."
The final designs will be selected by the Treasury Secretary after consultations and reviews by the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
Different Types of Coins
The U.S. Mint will produce 6 coins in total as a part of the commemorative program, offering them in varying mintages, collector finishes, denominations, and compositions.
Six Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coins
| $5 Gold | Silver Dollar | 50c | |
| Finish | Proof and Uncirculated | Proof and Uncirculated | Proof and Uncirculated |
| Mintage Maximums | 50,000 | 400,000 | 750,000 |
| Composition | Not Less Than 90% Gold | Not Less Than 90% Silver | 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper |
| Weight | 8.359 Grams | 26.73 Grams | 11.34 Grams |
| Diameter | 0.850 Inches | 1.500 Inches | 1.205 Inches |
Coin Surcharges
Coin sales prices will include surcharges of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver dollar, and $5 per half-dollar. Provided the commemoratives turn a profit, the collected funds will be paid to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and used exclusively to support the mission of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
Background
Separate legislation seeking commemorative coins to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps had been passed by both the House of Representatives [H.R. 1096] and the Senate [S. 305].
The House version was originally introduced on Feb. 17 by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), while the Senate bill was introduced on Feb. 7 by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).
Eventually, H.R. 1096 moved forward and was passed in the House on July 11, received Senate approval on July 20, and was signed into law by the President on July 26.
