February 24, 2022 -
By Office of Corporate Communications February 24, 2022 United States Mint Police Officer and former U.S. Army Ranger Brett Paige earned a Purple Heart in 2012 after being seriously wounded during combat operations in Afghanistan. This year, the Mint will...
December 23, 2022 -
The U.S. Coast Guard Silver Medal is the second medal in the U.S. Armed Forces Silver Medals Program. In 2022, the U.S. Mint released a bronze medal of the same design. The U.S. Coast Guard originated in 1790 as the...
December 23, 2022 -
The U.S. Air Force Silver Medal is the first medal in the U.S. Armed Forces Silver Medals Program. In 2022, the U.S. Mint released a bronze medal of the same design. The U. S. Air Force can trace its origins...
October 25, 2017 -
WASHINGTON – Filipino Veterans of World War II received a Congressional Gold Medal today during a ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol. It was awarded collectively to those who served honorably in an active duty status between July...
July 3, 2017 -
By Office of Corporate Communications June 30, 2017 Congress authorized and the President signed into law the World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 113-212) to “commemorate the centennial of America’s involvement in World War I...
May 24, 2018 -
By Jill Westeyn May 26, 2017 For the versed numismatist, the story of how coinage changes during times of war and conflict is a familiar one. From variations in design to adjustments in metallic composition, U.S. coinage serves as a window...
April 28, 2017 -
For full information, see the competition website. Important dates: Phase One Applications Open: February 29, 2016–April 28, 2016 Phase Two Submission Deadline: August 16, 2016 Winner Announcement: Coming Soon The United States Mint held a public competition to design the 2018...
April 27, 2017 -
by Office of Corporate Communications November 9, 2016 Did you know? Veterans Day was originally created to mark the armistice of World War I in 1918. Over time, the holiday has come to honor service members of all generations, as...
April 13, 2016 -
WASHINGTON – The Congressional Gold Medal was presented collectively today to the U.S. Army 65th Infantry Regiment–known as the Borinqueneers–for its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity. The ceremony was...
May 20, 2015 -
WASHINGTON — The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the American Fighter Aces collectively today during a ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The medal was awarded to the American Fighter Aces in recognition of their...
