Advancing toward the completion of a series dedicated to the nation’s armed forces, the United States Mint is set to release the U.S. Army 1 Ounce Silver Medal today at noon ET. Each medal is composed from one troy ounce of 99.9% silver.
The new medal showcases designs emblematic of the history and mission of the oldest branch of the U.S. military, the U.S. Army. These same designs were also featured on the much larger 2.5-ounce Armed Forces Silver Medal honoring the U.S. Army, which debuted in March of last year. They will also be showcased later on a bronze version.
All of the Army medals are part of the U.S. Mint’s Armed Forces Silver Medal Program. Launched in 2021, the series includes 2.5-ounce silver, 1-ounce silver, and bronze medals. Each is issued to celebrate one of the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force.
Previously issued medals in the program include:
- Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal – released July 13, 2021
- Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal – released August 17, 2021
- Navy 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal – released March 11, 2022
- Marine Corps 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal – released July 15, 2022
- Air Force 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released August 16, 2022
- Coast Guard 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released September 26, 2022
- Air Force Bronze Medal – released November 29, 2022
- Army 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal– released March 6, 2023
- Coast Guard Bronze Medal – released May 11, 2023
- Navy 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released July 17, 2023
- Navy Bronze Medal – released August 8, 2023
- Marine Corps 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released September 11, 2023
- Marine Corps Bronze Medal – released December 14, 2023
No date has yet been given for the Space Force silver or bronze medal releases.
U.S. Army Silver Medal Designs
For the obverse (heads side) of this latest medal, the design highlights the continuity of the United States Army. It features the likenesses of both a Continental and a modern soldier "at the ready," each armed with the weapons typical of their respective eras. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES ARMY" and "SINCE 1775."
The design was created by Lucas Durham, an Artistic Infusion Program Designer, and sculpted by Craig A. Campbell, a United States Mint Medallic Artist.
The reverse (tails side) features inscriptions of the Army’s seven core values: "LOYALTY," "DUTY," "RESPECT," "SELFLESS SERVICE," "HONOR," "INTEGRITY," and "PERSONAL COURAGE," positioned to the left of the U.S. Army flag. Streamers highlighting several major battles, with their names clearly visible, are attached to the flagpole. These include APPOMATTOX 1865, LEXINGTON 1775, ABEYANCE 2014 – 2015, TET COUNTEROFFENSIVE 1968, and LUZON 1944 – 1945.
The reverse was designed by Emily Damstra, an Artistic Infusion Program Designer, and sculpted by Renata Gordon, a United States Mint Medallic Artist.
Army 1 oz Silver Medal Specifications
| Denomination: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Finish: | Matte |
| Composition: | 99.9% Silver |
| Weight: | 1.000 Troy oz. |
| Diameter: | 1.598 in |
| Edge: | Plain |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | N/A |
| Privy Mark: | None |
Ordering and Price
The Army 1 Ounce Silver Medal may be ordered by visiting the U.S. Mint’s online store for silver medals. Each medal is priced at $75, with no listed mintage or product/household order limits.
