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.
If interested in this US Army 1oz Ag medal, in theory you’ve got just minutes(11:13 EST as of this post) to order, via Subscription, to receive this product with “Free” shipping. Usually the subscription has typically already been rolled over to the next product(Space Force)in a given series. Beats paying for shipping if you are going to buy anyway and you haven’t accrued enough orders for 2024, to qualify for the USM’s “Loyalty Program”. (Free shipping)
Major D, good chance you’re spot on with the demand, however if one looks for this product elsewhere, it can be found significantly cheaper than the APMEX price of $374.99 you listed. A company called CSNMint has that USMC 2.5oz Ag medal for $195 w/ $18.95 shipping for an out the door price of $213.95! Huge price difference. Yes they probably have “cherry picked” over their spoils, however if some missed out, this may be one of, if not the cheapest price out there currently? PS Definitely pays, to shop around.
Or, for $311.90 out the door, from the same company I mention above, one can pick up that same 2.5oz USMC Medal in a NGC MS70.
What is status of the US Space Force medals in this series?
US Treasury Secretary Yellen was reported to have approved adding “Space Force” medals to this series in 2021.
Will the US Mint act on that authorization?
Paul the Space Force Medal is next in line. The Mint will act on it soon enough. They have to.. They’re dragging their feet for whatever reason? It is clearly not a priority for the Mint Director at this time. She’s a very busy person..The Mint link below mentions the Space Force Medal, but at the bottom of the page you can see that it has not been updated to include an Image of the Medal for over a year!? https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-and-medal-programs/medals/us-armed-forces To be fair to coin news, in the article above — Darrin Unser says “No date has yet been… Read more »
Ventris is busy, I got a chuckle out of that one. Has she read the Redbook Yet? Copy in her office, bathroom? Doubt it. DEI seems more relevant to the Director than coinage nowadays….
like the uncut FRNs on Mint website, back order in stock April 14, 2024….
JQ no Redbook or otherwise, V readily admitted to being a non-collector. It doesn’t really matter since she’s been appointed by the Prez based on her ‘real’ qualifications..
The FRN’s? Yes they are in the bathroom ready to serve their ‘real’ purpose lol…
Kaiser Wilhelm in the previous thread said: “Chris Terp, Good memory. In fact, the thieves absconded with that item via the Berlin subway. “ Kaiser, apparently these guys, just simply rolled it away to a park, using the tracks as the most direct route, I guess! LOL “Within a half-hour, the team had freed “Big Maple Leaf” from its bulletproof-glass case, rolled it back to their point of entry, dropped it down to the tracks, and pushed it along to a neighboring park in central Berlin, where a getaway car awaited.” By Austin Davis, 2/20/20: “Thieves sentenced in heist of 100-kilo… Read more »
Ha ha ha – yepperdoodles Major D. Oh, and that trillion dollar coin will be backed by a huge tax on the Baby Boomer generation who have most of the wealth and assets in USA right now. Gubmint just wants to do their job and redistribute wealth (your wealth not theirs of course).
I was rich and now I poor. It must be working.
Isn’t the satisfaction of being privileged your entire life, and paying your fair share enough? I detect an attitude?– now now, it’s time for your White Guilt lesson…We wouldn’t want you to be cancelled Sir…..
Major D, perhaps this may contribute to your observation re: popularity of the US Armed Forces Silver medals? “Most prestigious branch: According to an April 22-24 Gallup poll, 39% of Americans say the Marines is the most prestigious branch of the armed forces in the country, followed by the Air Force, at 28%” Excerpt from a Gallup Poll: “Public: Air Force Most Important, Marines Most Prestigious, Among Five Branches
Major variations by age”
https://news.gallup.com/poll/6070/public-air-force-most-important-marines-most-prestigious-among-five-branches.aspx#:~:text=The%20poll%20also%20found%20that,the%20branches%20are%20equally%20important.
US Army 1oz Ag Medal is live and you can still order it via “Subscription” w/“Free Shipping”? Huh…. I’d rather have seen them roll over the message relaying: “Next Product in Subscription: Space Force One-Ounce Silver Medal“. Ponder….
In May US Mint is offering free budget shipping on military medals when you use code APPRECIATE.
Space Force is Trump’s “baby” and you will not see 2.5 oz or 1 oz medals during Brandon administration for that reason. I have all of 2.5 oz and I would be happy to add the next one in the series.
Let’s go Brandon!!!
This “baby” was already “to old” to be killed. I’m sure if he had arrived “minutes “ after this “baby “ was born that he would do what they want to do to some real babies after they arrive alive.
Does anyone have any updates about Britannia coins and medals? My order is still showing backorder status.
I don’t denying anything for anyone. I am pro abortion for many reasons, but this is not a place to discuss this deeply. Women can have as many abortions as she wish if it was up to me, but she should pay for this service with her own money, not with my money.
Oh Brother! I digress… Wait, that may soon be another word/expression(brother), to go by the wayside?(Brother, kind of discriminatory is it not?) The Boy Scouts are no longer going to be known as the Boy Scouts or Boy Scouts of America. I knew it was coming, with the girl being placed on the Boy Scouts of America commemorative coins back in 2010. I know, everything is ever changing, however it is just so strange to feel “so old” in my mid 50’s, based on what we have been and are witnessing, since 2000? Anyhow, formerly known as BSA, will now… Read more »
Picked up my three by subscription. One for me, two for friends who were Army.
Hope so.
My old high school friend will enjoy it.
My neighbor’s 22 yr old daughter who’s currently in the Army iffy. Good thing is that it’s not a coin so she won’t try and buy something w/it 😉
Major D, pertaining to what you said: “I’d really like to see a movie made about the “Big Maple Leaf” heist. I suggest Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Daniel Craig reprising their roles from Logan Lucky (2017).” That would be cool! Im going to admittedly, take your idea and run with it! I’m so into that entrancing yellow stuff, I’d love to see a whole series, maybe on Discovery(?), Nat Geo(?), or some other production, put out with a 12 episode run of “The Greatest Gold Capers of All Time”! Maybe over 2 seasons, 6 episodes each? Then do a… Read more »
Cali try this one “Who’s Minding the Mint” with an all star cast….Jim Hutton bust into the “mint”…BEP. ? Uncle Milty, Gilligan, Heat straight heist flick. KELLYS HEREOS !
Major D said: “Let’s not forget about the Holy Grail of thefts, I’m talking about the coveted Trillion Dollar coin if/when it ever gets made…though it now looks like it will need to be 50-Trillion by the time it’s minted.” Major D, “Trillion” is the new Million! LOL Don’t forget how long it takes to approve or get anything done with our Government. We will probably need a “$1 Quadrillion” dollar coin, by the time they pull their collective heads out of the clouds. Ha, you thought I was going to say something of the sorts, indicating a more obscure… Read more »
One thing (of many) that irritates me about the U S mint now is The number of Medals it produces as opposed to just coins (without a technical monetary value assigned) I would love it it it made these designs as actual US coinage but maybe in a 50 cent/Half ounce size….even if it was the 80/20 clad of the 64 Kennedy. They need to get these prices down for the younger numismatists or as we all get older and die off….the hobby be damned by them over pricing. OK there’s my evening rant.
What’s a 80/20 clad 64 Kennedy? Am I missing a coin in my half dollar collection? 🙂
sorry meant 1965
Still, so out of touch and I can not fathom, why the US Mint hasn’t educated/guided/corrected Congress, on proposing such ridiculous numbers for maximum mintage numbers legislated. C’mon, get real”istic”, seriously! Part of the latest proposal for a 2026 FIFA World Cup Commemorative coin program. “The bills would require the U.S. Mint to produce in Proof and Uncirculated versions, combined, up to 100,000 .900 fine gold $5 coins, up to 500,000 .999 fine silver dollars and up to 750,000 copper-nickel clad half dollars.” Totals shouldn’t be more than 20,000, 150,000 and 75,000 respectively IMO. Even if lowered to such, they… Read more »
Cali for the price 15k, 75k and 25k. Sellouts snooze u loose me I’m out
Major D, thanks for sharing the NGC Adjectival Grade information above, in regards to encapsulated coins with no grade. I lost a previous lengthy reply on my theory about slabbed no grades and wasn’t far off. I did suspect it may have to do with bulk submissions and I had surmised perhaps someone sent off an entire roll of Harrison’s for grading, looking for “missing edge lettering” and maybe if none were found, a lower priced tier could be obtained with a slab authentication, no grade. What Rick covered in his reply was also quite valid as well.
Congrats on your order for the 1oz Army medals Chris. Hope you guys get those Space Force Medals in 2025 or as a surprise pop up in November this year. I know what you mean by those 2.5 oz Space Force Medals needing to be released before the 1oz follow up medal Major D, as was done for the other issues. However had they changed the subscription information, that would/might have been an indication that at least the product was on the US Mint radar, for possible “lift off”, that would be occurring sooner, rather than later? Back in 2021,… Read more »
The United States Space Force has apparently approved these bullion silver rounds and they are currently available at JMB. The write up states: “This design is officially licensed by the US Air Force and US Space Force.” Also this next bit IMO is a bit “misleading”, in that, it implies that this is a “mint” product, as in US Mint(?), of which it is not. “In the obverse design of United States Armed Forces Space Force Silver Rounds, the mint depicts an emblem honoring the newest branch of the Armed Forces.” By saying, “the mint”, many an unwary buyer is… Read more »
For further “Space Force” Exploration! “The design of culture: US Space Force emblems” Review and descriptions of how these designs came about, with historical references throughout military(US) history. Out of Arlington VA: “Published Dec. 18, 2023
Air Force History and Museums Program Space History Division” (US Space Force website)
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3621032/the-design-of-culture-us-space-force-emblems/
PS Article goes over the different uniform patches being designed.
AND the P rolls for the “American Innovation $1 Coin 2024 Rolls and Bags – Alabama” showing 99+ available.(Saturn Rocket to tie in with Space Force theme)
Thanks for the data Major D! BTW the 2023 Proof set shows -8 for w/e 5/5/24. 369,222, down from 369,230. Numbers schmumbers, I guess? LOL
Still waiting on those 2024 Silver Proof Sets.
This product will be available for sale on May 15, 2024, at 12 noon (ET).
2024 Mint Sets too…..
This product will be available for sale in Summer 2024.
Item Number: 24RJ
Mintage Limit: None
Product Limit: 190,000
Household Order Limit: None
Major D,
I am a fan of the Reverse Proof AI Dollars with mintages running from 36K-75K.
The regular Proof AI Dollars have mintages running at 250K+.
The reverse proof is a much better looking coin too.
Cheers
Major D, The regular AI 2018-S Proof came in at 243K and they drop off considerably from there. 2019-S: 137K 2020-S: 101K Source: Mega Red 8th Edition Counting is a form of measurement and all measurements contain an amount of error. The discrepancy between the two sources is about 7.5%. Either someone (not us) has difficulty counting or they have difficulty accounting. Counting coins on this scale, with so many different programs, might be a difficult task that is prone to error(s). Getting an exact number may not ever be possible. Yet, discrepancies are noted and prevalent across the different… Read more »
If I recall correctly, many years after minting a large number of the unsold 3-piece mint and proof 40% silver bicentennial sets were melted at the mint and therefore the mintage and distribution numbers used by many sources may not be correct. Can anyone comment on this?
The Mint produced 11M Red Packs. 50 years later, you can still find them, and they will cost you $20-25.
Double Checked the Numbers – Mega Red 8th Edition 2022 says 11M sets. Maybe, MyCoinsGuide.com has taken into account those melted sets?
I Bought a showbox of those red packs for about melt value pre-2000 and I still have most of them today but I don’t recall ever reading about what the experts have say about estimated survival numbers. I do recall that the mint still had them available well into the 80’s.
1776-1976 S Dual Date Bicentennial Silver UNC Kennedy Half Dollar This can be a stunningly beautiful coin, providing the grade is MS-68 and above. At MS-68, a dimension opens, allowing for a greater appreciation of this silver clad coin. MS-69 is another level that most can’t find or afford either. At these high grades, we can see the beauty and realize the amount of effort put into this special dual date celebratory coin while struck in 40% silver. The simplicity of the reverse design addresses the theme of independence completely. The dual date on the obverse – equally so. The… Read more »
Major D,
That 11M number has been around for a long long time. Whitman is a licensed publisher. One would think that the published numbers have been verified. That’s what publishers do; they verify information before going to press. Maybe, Whitman needs to revisit the mintage number again for the 1976-S Silver UNC Kennedy Half. 7M is a big discrepancy.
OK, that’s a good start. The US Mint’s Historical Records Department may be the best place to start looking. I myself don’t know how to access those records.
Thanks for the wonderful view of history Major D. Lets include that in 1976 inflation was stable at 6%, down from the 10% it had hit during the previous couple years of recession and before it would hit 14% in several more years. Census records say median family income was $14,960.
I remember those high inflation days. WIN (Whip Inflation Now) was a slogan promoted by Pres Ford and I can still remember the televised speech he gave where he showed off a little pin-back button that had WIN printed on it. My baseball cards were still 5cents a back but I know my dad wasn’t happy with Nixon/Ford and the Republicans back then.
Folks were discussing Twilight Zone and Rod Serling so here’s an AP news article on his war service and his early authoring of a WWII experience:
https://apnews.com/article/rod-serling-first-squad-first-platoon-feeb2f9210ee1e191fb6dad0d94a6764
Rock on All you “OLD LADIES” Here!!!! Keep Running “FORREST”>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “RUN”>>>>>>>>>>>>
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