{"product_id":"u-s-a-semiquincentennial-coin","title":"U.S.A. Semiquincentennial Coin (2.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 250-year anniversary of the United States of America is only made possible by the men and women of our armed forces. Significantly, the U.S. Naval War College has educated, trained, equipped, and shaped officers from \u003cem\u003eevery \u003c\/em\u003ebranch of the U.S. military, numerous civilian federal law enforcement agencies, Congressional staff, and officers from over 60 friendly countries from around the world. Many of these foreign officers become chiefs of their Navy and heads of State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special, limited-edition 2.5\" antique bronze challenge coin reflects the significance of USNWC's role in the United States and in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Front and center is Old Glory with 3-D raised ripples behind a stately 250 emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Each side of the coin is surrounded by 125 stars, totaling 250. Out of the 250 stars, 142 of them are white, designating the years of USNWC's existence since 1884 as they pursue and maintain peace by teaching deterrence and diplomacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The raised 3-D ocean waves represent the U.S. Navy's role in our victory when conflict is inevitable, swelling above the USNWC's Latin reminder: viribus mari victoria, that is \"victory through sea power.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The timeless words of U.S. Navy Admiral Arleigh Burke, founder of the Naval Command College in USNWC's International Programs, are etched forever in the halls of USNWC and now on this coin: \"Most important among people or among nations or among navies is friends.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss your chance to own this piece of history!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naval War College Foundation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48108728385758,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/2417\/0206\/files\/USA_Semiquincentennial_Coin_Front.jpg?v=1777315646","url":"https:\/\/nwcfoundation.shop\/products\/u-s-a-semiquincentennial-coin","provider":"Naval War College Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}