The coins in this program honor the National World War II Memorial, recognizing the service and sacrifices of American soldiers and civilians during the war. This memorial serves as an important venue for commemorative and educational events that celebrate America’s “Greatest Generation” and their dedication to preserving freedoms for future generations.
The obverse design reimagines the Victory Medal awarded to all who served in the Armed Forces during World War II. It features the figure of Liberation, standing with open arms and holding two halves of a broken sword, symbolizing the end of the conflict. Inscriptions on this side include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “WORLD WAR II,” “2024,” and “WE ANSWERED THE CALL.”
The reverse design presents the World War II Memorial from the perspective of someone walking up a ramp toward one of the towers. This side includes the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “HALF DOLLAR.”
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