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Greatest Generation Silver Dollar

Year of Issue

2024

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 117–162

Background

The U.S. Mint released the Greatest Generation Silver Dollar as part of the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program. The Mint struck $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and clad half dollars as part of the program. The designs are emblematic of the National World War II Memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II.

Characteristics

The obverse (heads) features six figures working together to support the Earth, illustrating the cooperation of each of the military branches (Army Air Forces, Coast Guard, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps), as well as the Merchant Marine during World War II.

The reverse (tails) features a view from beneath a baldacchino, a 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.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • 1941-1945
  • WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
  • DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • 2024

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • VICTORY
  • IN THE AIR
  • AT SEA
  • ON LAND
  • WWII MEMORIAL
  • ONE DOLLAR

Mint and Mint Mark

Specifications

  • Composition: 99.9% silver
  • Diameter: 1.500 inches
  • Weight: 0.859 troy oz.
  • Mintage Limit: 400,000 across all silver product options

Artist Credits