Greatest Generation 2024 Three-Coin Proof Set

Commemorative Coin Program
Multi (P)(S)(W)
$983.25
  • Sales open for pre-orders February 29, 2024 until the expected shipping date of April 5, 2024.
  • Please make sure your credit card is not scheduled to expire prior to the shipping date to ensure prompt delivery of your order
  • Includes all three commemorative proof coins for this program, $5 gold coin, silver dollar and half dollar
  • Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Item Number: 24CG
Mintage Limit: 50,000 Gold, 400,000 Silver, 750,000 Half Dollar
Product Limit: 5,000
Household Order Limit: None

The coins in this program commemorate the National World War II Memorial and the service, and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. The National World War II Memorial is a special place to gather to have commemorative and educational programs that pay tribute to America’s “Greatest Generation” and their effort to preserve freedoms for generations to come.

Gold Coin
Obverse: This design features a section of the Wall of Stars at the World War II Memorial and an Olive Branch. Each star on the wall represents 100 Americans who lost their lives in the war, and the Olive Branch represents the peace that followed thanks to their sacrifice. The inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2024,” and “WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL.”

Reverse: This design shows a folded American flag, such as one that would be presented at the funeral of a fallen service member. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “WWII MEMORIAL,” “TO UNITE THE GENERATIONS OF TOMORROW,” and “FIVE DOLLARS.”

Silver Dollar
Obverse: The design features six figures working together to support the Earth, illustrating the cooperation of each of the military (Army Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps) as well as the Merchant Marine during World War II. The inscriptions are “1941-1945,” “WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL,” “DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2024.”

Reverse: The design features a view from beneath a Baldacchino sculptural canopy inside a Victory Pavilion in the World War II Memorial. The sculpture depicts four eagles holding a laurel wreath, within which is a globe centered on the Pacific Ocean. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “VICTORY,” “IN THE AIR,” “AT SEA,” “ON LAND,” “WWII MEMORIAL,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”

Half Dollar
Obverse: The design re-imagines the Victory Medal that was awarded to all who served in the Armed Forces during World War II. The figure of Liberation stands with open arms holding two halves of a broken sword, symbolizing the war’s conclusion. The inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “WORLD WAR II” “2024,” and “WE ANSWERED THE CALL.”

Reverse: This design depicts the World War II Memorial from the point of view of a person walking up a ramp leading to one of the towers. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “HALF DOLLAR.”

Surcharges in the amount of $35 for each $5 gold coin sold; $10 for each silver dollar sold; and $5 for each half dollar sold are authorized to be provided to the non-profit Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the National World War II Memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs.

Product Specifications
Denomination: Five Dollars Dollar Half Dollar
Finish: Proof Proof Proof
Composition: 90% gold, 6% silver, balance copper 99.9% silver 8.33% nickel, balance copper
Weight: 0.243 troy oz. 0.859 troy oz. 11.340 grams
Diameter: 0.850 inch/21.60 mm 1.500 inches/38.10 mm 1.205 inches/30.61 mm
Edge: Reeded Reeded Reeded
Mint and Mint Mark: West Point – W Philadelphia – P San Francisco – S
Privy Mark: N/A N/A N/A

Related Learning Content

Commemorative Coin Programs

Congress authorizes commemorative coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. Although these coins are legal tender, they are not minted for general circulation. Each commemorative coin is produced by the United States Mint in limited quantity and is only available for a limited time.

As well as commemorating important aspects of American history and culture, these coins help raise money for important causes. Part of the price of these coins is a surcharge that goes to organizations and projects that benefit the community. Since the modern commemorative coin program began in 1982, the United States Mint has raised more than $506,301,189 in surcharges to help build new museums, maintain national monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, preserve historical sites like George Washington’s home, support various Olympic programs, and much more.

Commemorative coin programs are created by enabling legislation enacted by Congress to honor a person, place or event. The enabling legislation dictates the coin specifications, mintages, cost considerations, and surcharge amount to be collected. A surcharge is a set amount per coin that the Mint collects and distributes to the designated recipient organization which must use the proceeds for the purpose(s) specified in the enabling legislation. Historically, the Mint has been required to pay surcharges to recipients whether or not all the Mint’s program costs were recovered and without any accountability requirements for the recipient organization. In 1996, Congress enacted legislation changing the Mint’s requirement to pay surcharges.

Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program

The 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. Public Law 117-162, the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Mint to issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins emblematic of the National World War II Memorial.

Background

The National World War II Memorial honors the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people to the common defense of the nation during World War II. The groups represented include the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the United States; the more than 400,000 who died; and all who supported the war effort from home by joining the workforce, increasing factory and farm outputs, planting “victory gardens,” and through rationing.

The Memorial is meant to inspire future generations of Americans, deepening their appreciation of the World War II generation’s accomplishments in securing freedom and democracy. Above all, the Memorial stands as an important symbol of American national unity.

The Memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004, and was dedicated one month later. It is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

Recipient Organization

Coin prices include surcharges of $35 for each $5 gold coin, $10 for each silver dollar, and $5 for each clad half dollar. The Public Law authorizes the surcharges to be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the World War II Memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs.

Greatest Generation 2024 Three-Coin Proof Set
Commemorative Coin Program
Multi (P)(S)(W)
$983.25
  • Sales open for pre-orders February 29, 2024 until the expected shipping date of April 5, 2024.
  • Please make sure your credit card is not scheduled to expire prior to the shipping date to ensure prompt delivery of your order
  • Includes all three commemorative proof coins for this program, $5 gold coin, silver dollar and half dollar
  • Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Item Number: 24CG
Mintage Limit: 50,000 Gold, 400,000 Silver, 750,000 Half Dollar
Product Limit: 5,000
Household Order Limit: None