2005 US Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Coin and Stamp Set w/ 2005-P Silver Dollar

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We are pleased to offer for sale this United States Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Coin and Stamp Set Sealed. The US Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Coin and Stamp Set was produced in 2005 to commemorate the 230th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Marine Corps.  The set includes the 2005-P Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Commemorative Uncirculated Silver Dollar and the 1945 3 Cent Iwo Jima Stamp.

There were 49,671 of the 2005-P Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Uncirculated Commemorative Dollars minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint. This coin is comprised of .900 silver (90% silver) and .100 copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The obverse of the Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Dollar features a rendering of the United State's historic flag raising on Iwo Jima. The reverse of the coin was designed by Charles L. Vickers and features the United States Marine Corps Emblem.

The 1945 3 Cent Iwo Jima Stamp was issued on July 11, 1945, in tribute to the Marines of World War II.   Like the reverse of the commemorative silver dollar, this stamp features an image of the United State's historic flag raising on Iwo Jima's Mt. Suribachi on February 23, 1945.

The United States Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Coin and Stamp Set comes sealed in the original U.S. Mint packaging.  This set is of great worth and value to the collector looking to expand their Commemorative Coins Collection!

Don't miss out on this rare United States Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Coin and Stamp Set Sealed!


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Year: 
2005
Mint: 
Philadelphia (P)
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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