Honoring National Military Appreciation Month
Recognizing the dedication and courage of current and former military members.
Monthly Mint Trivia: What military group was recently honored with a Congressional Gold Medal for conducting deception operations in Europe during World War II?
Readiness to Overcome Battles
This year, the U.S. Marine Corps will celebrate 250 years of shaping the course of American history. The Marine Corps emphasizes core values such as honor, courage, and commitment. Read on for ways you can share military appreciation with the next generation.
Share information about military appreciation using the web pages below:
- View images of coins honoring the Marine Corps. Ask students to design their own coin to show appreciation for the military.
- Find resources below to support scouts as they earn coin-related badges.
- Identifying coins: Ask students to identify coins and their values. Allow them to use real coins and/or high-resolution images on the U.S. Mint website so they can zoom in even closer. You can also use the Paper Coins Template in the lesson plan to help guide students in determining the value of coins.
- Coin Coloring Book – Download the 2025 coloring book and explore the most current circulating coins.
Educational Resources on military appreciation from around the web:
- Explore the American Numismatic Association Online Museum for a collection of military medals produced to honor American forces and individuals.
For more information about different Military coins and medals, reach out to education.outreach@usmint.treas.gov.
Coin of the Month: 2025 U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Gold Coin
The 2025 U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Gold Coin reverse design features the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the official emblem of the Marine Corps. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “THE FEW, THE PROUD,” and “FIVE DOLLARS.”
Money Patterns
Peter the Eagle’s Coin Drop Game
Change Mixer
Trivia Answer: The Ghost Army