The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 22, May 29, 2005, Article 8

MARINE CORPS SILVER DOLLAR STRUCK

On May 26, 2005, the American Forces Press Service reported:
"The U.S. Mint at Philadelphia celebrated National Military
Appreciation Month May 25 with the ceremonial strike of a new
commemorative coin, the 2005 Marine Corps 230th Anniversary
Silver Dollar.

Current and former Marines cheered as Director Henrietta
Holsman Fore and other dignitaries struck the coins in the Proof
Room where the silver dollar will be produced. The official launch
of the Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar will be at
Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on July 20, U.S. Mint officials
said.

This is the first time the United States has honored a branch of
the military with a commemorative coin, according to information
provided by the Mint."

The obverse, or "heads" side, design of the coin features the
raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima from the famous photograph
by Joe Rosenthal during World War II. On the reverse, "tails" side,
is the Marine Corps eagle, globe and anchor emblem and motto,
"Semper Fidelis" - Latin for "always faithful."

"The coin design is simple and heroic," Fore commented at the
ceremony. "The Iwo Jima image is the storied symbol of the Marine
Corps heroism, courage, strength and versatility. It exemplifies
Semper Fidelis to an appreciative nation every day around the world."

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  Wayne Homren, Editor

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