Greatest Generation 2024 Three-Coin Proof Set

The coins in this program commemorate the National World War II Memorial and honor the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during the war. This memorial serves as a meaningful gathering place for commemorative and educational events that pay tribute to America’s “Greatest Generation” and their efforts to protect freedoms for future generations.

The Gold Coin features an obverse design that includes a section of the Wall of Stars at the World War II Memorial, accompanied by an Olive Branch. Each star on the wall represents 100 Americans who lost their lives in the conflict, while the Olive Branch symbolizes the peace that followed their sacrifices. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2024,” and “WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL.” The reverse design depicts a folded American flag, similar to those presented at the funerals of fallen service members, with inscriptions that read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “WWII MEMORIAL,” “TO UNITE THE GENERATIONS OF TOMORROW,” and “FIVE DOLLARS.”

The Silver Dollar showcases an obverse design featuring six figures collaboratively supporting the Earth, representing the unity among military branches—including the Army Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Army, Marine Corps, and Merchant Marine—during World War II. Inscriptions include “1941-1945,” “WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL,” “DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2024.” The reverse design presents a view from beneath a Baldacchino sculptural canopy inside the Victory Pavilion at the World War II Memorial, depicting four eagles holding a laurel wreath around a globe centered on the Pacific Ocean. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “VICTORY,” “IN THE AIR,” “AT SEA,” “ON LAND,” “WWII MEMORIAL,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”

The Half Dollar features an obverse design that reimagines the Victory Medal awarded to those who served in the Armed Forces during World War II. The figure of Liberation stands with open arms, holding two halves of a broken sword, symbolizing the conclusion of the war. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “WORLD WAR II,” “2024,” and “WE ANSWERED THE CALL.” The reverse design depicts the World War II Memorial from the perspective of someone walking up a ramp toward one of the towers, with inscriptions that read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “HALF DOLLAR.”