Press Release
☷United States Mint Opens Sales for 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins on February 29
U.S. Mint ( By Press Release office)
Feb 23,2024
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Hey , just wanted to let you know that the US Mint will start taking preorders for the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program on February 29 , 2024 , at noon EST . The coins will be shipping out in early April . This program is all about commemorating the National World War II Memorial and the service of American soldiers and civilians during World War II . You can get $5 gold coins , $1 silver coins , and half dollar clad coins as part of this program . Check out the product options , pricing , and order limits below . And don ' t forget to set up a REMIND ME alert on the US Mint Catalog Online if you ' re interested!The United States Mint was established by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873 . They are responsible for producing the nation ' s circulating coinage as well as numismatic products like proof , uncirculated , and commemorative coins . Their programs are self - sustaining and do not cost taxpayers . Please note that the United States Mint will only accept orders starting from the official on - sale date of February 29 , 2024 , at noon EST to ensure fair access for everyone . For more information on the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program , visit catalog . usmint . gov/greatest - generation - commemorative - coin/ . You can also learn more about the United States Mint at usmint . gov/about . When you purchase a $5 gold coin , $35 will go towards the non - profit Friends of the National World War II Memorial . The same goes for a silver dollar , with $10 going towards the cause , and $5 for each half dollar sold . These funds will help maintain and repair the memorial , as well as support educational and commemorative programs . To order these coins , you can visit usmint . gov or call 1 - 800 - USA - MINT ( 872 - 6468 ) . If you have TTY equipment for hearing and speech impairment , you can order at 1 - 888 - 321 - MINT . For shipping options , check out catalog . usmint . gov/customer - service/shipping . html . Check out the United States Mint ' s YouTube channel to watch videos about the United States Mint . If you want to stay updated with their latest products , news , and newsletters , sign up for their electronic notifications at https://catalog . usmint . gov/email - signup . Also , make sure to follow them on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .
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