Buy 1 oz. Silver World War II: Valor & Victory Series Battle of Iwo Jima Coins
After months of naval and air bombardment, U.S. Marines invaded the tiny but strategically significant island of Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945. Prior to the battle, the island had served as a staging ground for Japanese fighters attacking U.S. aircraft. Approximately 70,000 U.S. Marines and 18,000 Japanese soldiers took part in the battle. After 36 days, the United States declared the island secured on March 26, 1945.
Designed in the United States, this “Battle of Iwo Jima” coin commemorates one of the most iconic victories of World War II. Presented in .9999 pure silver, its stunning imagery has been rendered in exquisite detail thanks to CIT’s advanced microminting technology and Mayer Mint's world-class striking facility.
Authorized official legal tender, this government-issued coin is backed for its silver weight, content, and purity.†
Why Buy 1 oz. Silver World War II: Valor & Victory Series Battle of Iwo Jima Coins
Over 16 million Americans served in World War II. More than 75 years later, the World War II: Valor & Victory Series allows us to continue honoring their sacrifices and share their stories of valor and victory.
This exclusive release also represents a unique opportunity to add an important layer of protection to your portfolio. Many Americans prefer official legal-tender coins as they are backed by their issuing government for their weight, content, and purity. Designed in the United States of America and produced in collaboration with two of the world’s most trusted experts in government-issued coin production, this coin has an extremely high level of purity (.9999 silver) and features powerful imagery in stunning detail.
The valor and victories of our American heroes in World War II deserve to be remembered, commemorated, and shared with future generations.
†Minted at the Mayer Mint in collaboration with CIT Coin Invest AG. Legal tender under the authority of the government of the Cook Islands.
History of the 1 oz. Silver World War II: Valor & Victory Series Battle of Iwo Jima Coin
Designed and crafted under the guidance of two former Directors of the United States Mint, this series commemorates some of the most significant battles and events of World War II.
From the attack on Pearl Harbor that launched the United States into the war to victory at sea during the Battle of Midway, the bravery of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, and the iconic victory at the Battle of Iwo Jima, the four designs of the World War II: Valor & Victory Series pay tribute to the heroes who served their nation and protected the free world through their honor and sacrifice.
The World War II: Valor & Victory Series Battle of Iwo Jima Coin Design
THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA SILVER COIN OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse displays an American flag and the words “Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue,” a reference to Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz’s famous 1945 quote regarding those who served on Iwo Jima. Nine years later, in 1954, the quote would be immortalized on the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
Inscriptions include “CHARLES III,” which is paired with a miniature device King Charles III's official portrait; “COOK ISLANDS” to denote the coin’s nation of issue; “1 OZ .9999 AG” expressing the coin’s weight and purity; “1 DOLLAR,” the coin’s monetary denomination (Cook Island Dollars); and the U.S. Marine Corps motto "SEMPER FIDELIS" ("Always Faithful").
THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA SILVER COIN REVERSE DESIGN
The reverse features a moving rendition of Joe Rosenthal’s famous photograph of six U.S. Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima.
Inscriptions include “BATTLE OF IWO JIMA” and the year of issue presented in Roman numerals (MMXXIV).
How Much Do 1 oz. Silver Battle of Iwo Jima Coins Cost?
As a bullion coin, this World War II: Valor & Victory coin’s market price is tied in part to its 1 oz. silver weight. However, this coin is also available exclusively from U.S. Money Reserve, and struck in strictly limited quantities.
Prices vary depending on current market prices for silver, supply and demand for both precious metals and this exclusive series, as well as local, national, and global economic conditions.
Where Can I Buy 1 oz. Silver Battle of Iwo Jima Coins?
The World War II: Valor & Victory Series is available exclusively from U.S. Money Reserve. You can buy silver Battle of Iwo Jima coins online and over the phone from your U.S. Money Reserve Account Executive.
The valor and victories of our American heroes in World War II deserve to be remembered, commemorated, and shared with future generations. Order your World War II: Valor & Victory silver coins today.
