Following a “last call” reminder for its 2024 commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman and the Greatest Generation, the United States Mint has unveiled images of the 2025 commemorative coins, scheduled for release on Jan. 2.
Authorized by Congress, commemorative coins celebrate significant American people, places, events, and institutions. Produced by the U.S. Mint in limited quantities, each coin is available exclusively during its year of issue.
The Mint will kick off 2025 with commemoratives celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. The program features three denominations, each sharing a common reverse design showcasing the Marine Corps’ official emblem – the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor – paired with unique obverse designs:
- $5 Gold Coin: The obverse showcases a Marine Corps color guard, symbolizing the Corps’ traditions and values. Mintage is limited to 50,000 coins.
- Silver Dollar: The obverse highlights the iconic flag-raising at Iwo Jima, a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Marines during World War II. Mintage is limited to 400,000 coins.
- Clad Half Dollar: The obverse features a modern Marine alongside a Continental Marine, representing the Corps’ 250-year evolution. Mintage is limited to 750,000 coins.
Each coin will be offered in both proof and uncirculated finishes, resulting in six individual options. Additionally, a three-coin proof set, limited to 15,000 sets, will be available, bringing the total number of product options to seven.
While pricing details for the commemorative coins have not yet been announced, their sales prices will include surcharges of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver dollar, and $5 per half dollar. Proceeds from these surcharges, if the program generates a profit, will be directed to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation to exclusively support the mission of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
More U.S. Mint images of the coins, along with information about their designers and sculptors, are provided below:
U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary $5 Gold Coins
Obverse Designer: Donna Weaver
Obverse Sculptor: John P. McGraw
Reverse Designer: Donna Weaver
Reverse Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Silver Dollars
Obverse Designer: Ron Sanders
Obverse Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill
Reverse Designer: Donna Weaver
Reverse Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Half Dollars
Obverse Designer: Emily Damstra
Obverse Sculptor: Eric David Custer
Reverse Designer: Donna Weaver
Reverse Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell
For additional details, images, and the latest updates on these products, visit https://www.usmint.gov/coins/commemorative-coins/marine-corps-anniversary/.
