Warmer weather, spring break, blooming flowers—there’s so much to celebrate in March, but not all of it is fun and games. Medal of Honor Day is March 25, and it’s an important day that deserves every American’s respect and attention. Learn why we honor the day and what you can do to pay tribute. What…
At age 94, Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in the world. She’s known for the immense moral support she provided to the British people during World War II and for her longevity. She’s also known for modernizing the British monarchy and for her love of corgis. Beyond the information in history books and…
December 7 marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the United States. This day helps us recognize our freedom and honor the brave individuals who lost their lives during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This year, the National Park Service and the United States Navy host the 79th National Pearl…
The U.S. Navy is a force to be reckoned with—and a force that we at U.S. Money Reserve believe deserves nationwide honor and recognition. If you haven’t heard about the Navy’s birthday, then it’s time to learn how you can celebrate the occasion alongside your fellow Americans and service members. The Birth of the U.S.…
We traditionally run races, watch parades, and grill out with loved ones. On Memorial Day, sometimes we do everything but pause to remember the true meaning of the occasion. This year, take a moment to reinvest yourself in the true meaning of Memorial Day by learning about special coins that honor the meaning of the…
Is a Bronze Star really bronze? Is a Silver Star really silver? The precious metals content and meaning behind many of America’s military medals and awards might surprise you. “Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events than medals,” Col. David Humphreys,…
On February 23, 1945, a photograph was taken of six U.S. Marines raising the American flag on the highest point of Iwo Jima. You’ve likely seen the photo, but have you really seen the men in the picture? Do you know their identities? Their stories? Until recently, most of the world didn’t. Join us as…
As predicted by Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 7, 1941, is indeed a date that lives in infamy. It was on this day that the Empire of Japan attacked our nation by air and by sea and took the lives of around 2,400 people. December 7 marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day—a date that helps us…
For many Americans, Memorial Day represents the unofficial start of the summer vacation season. But the meaning of Memorial Day goes much deeper than backyard barbecues and memories at the beach. So, why do we celebrate Memorial Day? The holiday, which started in the post-Civil War era, became a federal holiday in 1917, according to…
Maybe it’s time we expand the traditional holiday colors of red and green… to gold and silver! Here’s why: unlike many holiday gifts being exchanged this year, giving gold and silver coins as gifts will leave a lifelong impression upon the recipient. For the art and history buff: A Gold American Buffalo Coin America’s frontier…
December 7, 1941, set the stage for America’s entry into World War II and a victory that thwarted European and Asian aggressors bent on global domination. It’s a date that has lived in infamy ever since, just as President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it would in his heraldic speech to the American people on the…
Watch as USS Arizona survivors and their families are honored in Washington D.C. with the presentation of a 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Silver Coin. Listen to interviews with two men and one survivor’s daughter, as they recount their memories of fellow sailors and the day that changed their lives, and America, forever. See how you…
