The obverse design depicts a golden retriever guide dog in a street crosswalk, pausing to alert its visually impaired human of the raised sidewalk curb. The golden retriever symbolizes the very essence of the “good dog” as a loyal and capable companion, enabling its owner to navigate the world with confidence and embrace a richer, more independent life. The inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2027,” “GUIDE DOG,” and “LIVE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES.” The reverse design features a Labrador retriever with a veteran using a wheelchair, sharing a heartfelt moment of connection that reflects a deep bond of trust and unwavering support. Service animals are steadfast partners empowering disabled veterans to navigate life with dignity and renewed freedom. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “PUPPY WITH A PURPOSE.”

The obverse design depicts a heroic German shepherd clad in a bulletproof canine vest and goggles. The dog stands upon a pile of broken concrete rubble with exposed rebar; “USA” is inscribed on its collar. The inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2027,” “DEFENDING AMERICA,” and “USA.” The reverse design features an alert German shorthaired pointer in the iconic pointing stance, examining a duffel bag on a tiled airport floor along with its human partner waiting behind. The dog’s working harness reads “DO NOT PET” and “K-9 UNIT,” with the additional inscription “POLICE K-9” on the outer border. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “HALF DOLLAR,” “DO NOT PET,” “K-9 UNIT,” and “POLICE K-9.”

Celebrate the full story of the Working Dogs Commemorative Coin Program with all three Proof coins together in one set. Featuring the Five-Dollar Gold Coin, Silver Dollar, and Half Dollar, each coin honors a different role working dogs play—from providing comfort and independence to protecting and serving.