The U.S. Mint is honoring those who lost their lives in the September 11 Al-Qaeda terrorist attacks with a new half-dollar coin that features the date of the tragic events encircled by the words “NEVER FORGET.”
“As we near the 25th anniversary of September 11, we pay tribute to the memories of those we lost and to the bravery of those who put their lives on the line to help others,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent during the announcement on Thursday.
“A quarter century later, our promise to the victims and their families remains the same: we will never forget.”
Lady Liberty prominently appears on the new coin along with the enduring message: NEVER FORGET.
The reverse side depicts Liberty passing her vibrant torch to inspire a new generation, inscribed with “E pluribus unum,” “Half Dollar,” and “Knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty” in uppercase letters.
The somber tribute aligns with the nation’s reflections on the events of September 11, 2001, and the 25 years that have passed since.
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, these circulating coins will be available for pre-order online until September 25, according to the Treasury Department. They are set to start shipping on December 3.
A roll of 20 coins is priced at $40, while a bag of 100 coins costs $100, as stated on the Mint’s website.
This release comes shortly after the Mint introduced $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump’s likeness, celebrating America’s 250th birthday, as noted by the NY Post.
The Mint has issued commemorative items related to this tragedy in the past.
For the 10th anniversary in 2011, it launched a one-ounce silver September 11 National Medal showcasing Lady Liberty with a “Lamp of Remembrance” and the phrase “ALWAYS REMEMBER.”
Nearly 3,000 lives were lost on September 11, 2001, when planes hijacked by terrorists struck the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
A third plane went down in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers bravely fought back against the hijackers.
Established in 1792, Congress created the United States Mint, which became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873.
It continues to be the only official manufacturer of legal tender coinage in the U.S. today.
For more information, you can visit the U.S. Mint website.
