Back in late January of 2021, the United States Mint released their National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum 2021 Commemorative Coin series. The aim of the series? “To honor and commemorate the extraordinary service and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers and serve as a bridge between past and present, as well as between peace officers and the public,” according to the Mint. However, the Mint did something a little different with the release. They took pre-orders for the series on the official “release date” with shipping not expected until early next month.
In anticipation of those coins finally getting into the hands of collectors and dealers alike, NGC has announced an exclusive partnership with the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum in addition to providing special labels. While surcharges from each coin sold included in the series from the Mint has already been announced to benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, the new and exclusive label from NGC that will feature the fund’s logo will also go to the organization. For each coin encapsulated in the certification label, NGC has announced that they will pay a royalty to support the fund’s programs and initiatives honoring federal, state, and local law enforcement who have sacrificed in the line of duty.
Like most new releases, the exclusive NGC label featuring the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will be available for Early Releases and First Releases designations if received within the appropriate time frame. To see more information about submissions and designation fees, click here.
Below are the coins to come from the 2021 National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Coin Series:
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum 2021 Uncirculated/Proof $5 Gold Coin
The obverse of the $5 gold coins, designed by Frank Morris and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill, features the profile of a male and female officer in salute. Engraved around the design are the words “LIBERTY,” “2021,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The reverse of the design depicts a folded flag with three roses beneath it representing remembrance. Featured inscriptions also read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “FIVE DOLLARS,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The reverse was designed by Ron Sanders and sculpted by Craig Campbell. Both will be minted at West Point.
Both of the Proof and Uncirculated versions of the $5 gold coin are limited to $50,000 across all products. A surcharge in the amount of $35 for each coin sold will be paid to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc.
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum 2021 Proof/Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar
The obverse of these half dollar commemorative coins feature a sheriff’s star representing the community that is served by law enforcement officers and the importance of their daily role. The inscriptions “SERVE AND PROTECT,” “LIBERTY,” “2021,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” Ron Sanders designed the obverse while John P. McGraw sculpted it. Depicting an eye in a magnifying glass looking at a fingerprint, the reverse of the Clad half dollar coins aim to remind people of the human side of justice as law enforcement officers are not only a presence in the streets but also behind the scenes. It also shows an emblem of the National Law Enforcement Museum with the inscriptions “UNITED STATES of AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “HALF DOLLAR,” and “NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM” around the design. The reverse was designed by Heidi Wastweet and sculpted by Renata Gordon. The Uncirculated Clad half dollars will be minted at Denver while the Proof version will be produced at San Francisco.
Each coin is limited to 750,000 across all items for both finishes. A surcharge in the amount of $5 for each coin sold will be paid to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc.
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum 2021 Proof/Uncirculated Silver Dollar
Designer Frank Morris and Sculptor Phebe Hemphill are behind the obverse for the Proof and Uncirculated Silver dollar coins. It features a police officer kneeling down next to a child. The child is reading a book and sitting on a basketball. This design is to symbolize the service to the community and the importance of future generations. Inscriptions on the design read “SERVE & PROTECT,” “LIBERTY,” “2021,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The reverse, designed by Ron Sanders and sculpted by John P. McGraw, depicts a handshake between a member of the public and a law enforcement officer. This handshake is to represent the important role and work that law enforcement officers contribute to the community with an emphasis on the increased safety through the trustworthiness of relationships created. The words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ONE DOLLAR” are also seen on the reverse design. Both versions are minted at Philadelphia.
Each version has been limited to just 400,000 across all products. A surcharge in the amount of $10 for each coin sold will be paid to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc.
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum 2021 Three-Coin Proof Set
This three-coin Proof Set contains the $5 Proof Gold coin, the Clad Proof half dollar coin, and the Proof Silver dollar coin. The product limit is set at 7,500 with surcharges of $35, $5, and $10 being paid to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc.
Source: United States Mint