Honor a legacy of courage and trailblazing achievement with the 2021 5 oz Tuskegee Airmen Silver Coin, the final release in the U.S. Mint's America the Beautiful (ATB) series. Struck in .999 fine silver with a brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish, this substantial coin pays tribute to the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces—men who broke racial barriers during World War II.
Historical Insight:
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American pilots, navigators, mechanics, and support staff trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. Despite operating in a segregated military, these airmen distinguished themselves with exceptional skill and valor in combat. Their service helped pave the way for the eventual desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces. This coin's reverse commemorates both their battle against fascism abroad and racism at home—a powerful conclusion to the 56-coin ATB program.
Highlights:
- Contains: 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Obverse: George Washington (restored 1932 portrait by John Flanagan)
- Reverse: A Tuskegee Airman pilot suiting up beside a P-51 Mustang with Moton Field control tower in the background, along with the motto "THEY FOUGHT TWO WARS"
- Edge: Smooth with incused ".999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE"
- Minted by: United States Mint
Specifications
SKU: |
340 |
Year: |
2021 |
Grade: |
Brilliant Unc |
Grade Service: |
None |
Denomination: |
25 Cents |
Mint Mark: |
P-Philadelphia (Not Shown) |
Metal Content: |
5 Troy Oz |
Purity: |
0.999 |
Thickness: |
4.064 mm |
Diameter: |
76.2 mm |
