United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary $5 Gold Coin
- Year of Issue: 2025
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 118-10
Background
The U.S. Mint will release the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary $5 Gold Coin as part of the United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Mint will strike $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.
Recipient Organization: Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
Surcharges in the amount of $35 for each $5 gold coin sold, $10 for each silver dollar sold, and $5 for each half dollar sold are authorized to be paid to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for the purposes of supporting the Marine Corps Heritage Center.Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) depicts a Marine Corps color guard.
The reverse (tails) features the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the official emblem of the Marine Corps.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 1775
- 2025
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- THE FEW, THE PROUD
- FIVE DOLLARS
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
- Composition: 90% gold, 6% silver, balance copper
- Diameter: 0.850 inches
- Weight: 0.243 troy oz.
- Mintage Limit: 50,000 across all gold product options
Artist Information
Obverse- Sculptor: John P. McGraw, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Donna Weaver, Artistic Infusion Program
- Sculptor: Craig Campbell, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Donna Weaver, Artistic Infusion Program