Coast Guard Medium Endurance Cutter

Coast Guard Medium Endurance Cutter

Powerful and flexible, the 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC) serves as a vital component of the Coast Guard fleet in times of peace and war. 

The 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter is one of the most technologically advanced ships in the world, fitted with a modern weapons and sensor suite and equipped with a state-of-the-art command, display, and control computerized ship control system that ensures maximum operational effectiveness. In addition, the cutter's active stabilization system renders it a highly stable platform for the launch and recovery of Coast Guard helicopters during rough sea conditions, enabling the ship and her crew to perform a full range of law enforcement and search and rescue missions in every environment.

This coin pays tribute to the 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter, one of the Coast Guard's most important and versatile ships. The obverse features a detailed rendering of this high-powered ship. The reverse bears the seal of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Minted in brass and gently brushed with an antique finish, this coin is struck in deep relief, a technique that dramatically highlights certain design elements for a bold look and a hefty feel. Each coin comes packaged with a header card that describes the mission and history of the U.S. Coast Guard.