Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar
- Year of Issue: 2005
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 108-291
Background
This year, the United States proudly honors the Marine Corps and all Marines who have sacrificed and contributed in our Nation’s service with the minting of a Silver Dollar to commemorate the 230th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the raising of two battalions of American Marines, thereby creating the legendary institution today known as the United States Marine Corps. From the Nation’s birth to the present day, the Marines represent a proud culture of service and contribution in defense of the values and freedoms at the heart of the American experience.
Today, the Marines continue to exemplify the warrior ethos that has made it a fighting force of international repute. The philosophy of the Corps—and of the hundreds of thousands of individuals who have earned the title “Marine” over the last 230 years—is simply stated in its core values: Honor. Courage. Commitment.
Coins offered in both proof and uncirculated condition may be issued under the Act only during the one-year period beginning January 1, 2005.
Recipient Organization: National Museum of the Marine Corps
Surcharges from the sale of each coin are authorized for the creation of the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, Virginia, which is being developed as a partnership of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the United States Marine Corps.Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
According to the United States Marine Corps Hymn, Marines have "fought in ev’ry clime and place" throughout our Nation’s history. The story of the Marine Corps is the personification of American military history beginning with the American Revolution. The flag raising at Iwo Jima, represented at the Marine Corps War Memorial, is ingrained in the public mind as perhaps the enduring image of World War II.
Obverse Inscriptions
• LIBERTY
• IN GOD WE TRUST
• MARINES
• 1775
• 2005
Reverse Inscriptions
• UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• E PLURIBUS UNUM
• SOMPER FIDELIS
• ONE DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Reverse- Sculptor: Charles L. Vickers