Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Strike Event 

On Wednesday, December 13, at 11:00 a.m. ET, the Friends of the National World War II Memorial took part in a ceremonial “first strike” of the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. The Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, signed into law on August 3, 2022, authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint coins in 2024 in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the World War II Memorial.
Participants included:
• Kristie McNally, deputy director, United States Mint
• Jane Droppa, chair, Friends of the National World War II Memorial
• Jeff Reinbold, superintendent, National Mall and Memorial Parks, National Park Service • Harry Miller, World War II veteran
• Mae Krier, an original “Rosie the Riveter”
• Roberta Nolan, WWII War Orphan
Deputy Director McNally, Friends Chair Droppa, and Superintendent Reinbold delivered remarks. Guests were then invited to “strike” the first coins. Proceeds from the sales of the coins will support maintenance and repairs of the Memorial, as well as for commemorative and educational programming. The coins will be available for purchase from the U.S. Mint, beginning February 29th and throughout 2024 only.
Visit the U.S. Mint website for more information: t catalog.usmint.gov/greatest-g...

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