In Appreciation - Marines MerlinGold®

In Appreciation - Marines MerlinGold®

Founded in 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps has proudly served as one of the world's elite combat forces for well over two hundred years.

Exhibiting an unyielding resolve and a fierce fighting spirit, these courageous warriors have served on the front lines of some of history's most intense battles, risking their lives to ensure the safety of all Americans.

Known throughout the world for training exceptionally tough and tenacious warriors who are eager to take on whatever challenges come their way, the U.S. Marine Corps is committed to continuing its long legacy of excellence.

This coin salutes the outstanding courage and commitment of all Marines, who brave untold dangers each and every day to strengthen America's defense. Minted above a space reserved for engraving, the coin's obverse contains the phrase: " In Appreciation of Excellence." The reverse bears the symbol of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Minted in MerlinGold,® a proprietary brass alloy that simulates the look and feel of gold, this coin comes encased in a protective Lucite capsule and packaged with a detailed header card that describes the ongoing mission of the U.S. Marine Corps.