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U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Silver Dollar

Year of Issue

2025

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 118-10

Background

The U.S. Mint released the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Silver Dollar as part of the United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program. The program commemorated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Mint struck $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as part of the program.

The designs highlight the tradition and values of the Marine Corps. The common reverse used for all the coins in the program features the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor--the Marine Corps' official emblem.

Characteristics

The obverse (heads) depicts the flag raising at Iwo Jima.

The reverse (tails) features the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the official emblem of the Marine Corps.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • 1775
  • MARINES
  • 2025

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • THE FEW, THE PROUD
  • 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