The 2011 United States Army Half Dollar Coin is the only clad coin issued by the U.S. Mint as part of a commemorative coin series in that year. These coins were released in both proof and uncirculated versions on January 31, 2011.
Authorized by Congress through the United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-450), the coins were designed to honor the oldest branch of the U.S. military, which was established in 1775 by the Continental Congress. The designs are intended to pay tribute to American soldiers throughout history, representing both their wartime and peacetime service, while reflecting the traditions and heritage of the U.S. Army. These designs align with the missions of the National Museum of the U.S. Army and its foundation.
A surcharge of $5 per coin sold by the U.S. Mint is donated to the Army Historical Foundation, contributing to the construction of the National Museum of the U.S. Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
The final design for the 2011 United States Army Half Dollar was revealed on December 11, 2010. The obverse of the coin features a depiction of the Army’s contributions to peace, showcasing a U.S. Army soldier surveying the landscape, two servicemen building a flood wall, and a Redstone Army rocket, which played a role in early space exploration. The obverse inscriptions include “U.S. ARMY,” “SERVICE IN PEACE,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2011,” and “LIBERTY.” The design was created by AIP Master Designer Donna Weaver and sculpted by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles L. Vickers.
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On the reverse, the coin depicts a Continental soldier, symbolizing the Army’s role as the first service to defend the nation. Surrounding the soldier are the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “FIRST IN SERVICE TO THE NATION,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “HALF DOLLAR.” This design was crafted by AIP Master Designer Thomas Cleveland and sculpted by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna.
In addition to the half dollar, the U.S. Mint also issued a $5 gold coin and a silver dollar as part of the United States Army Commemorative Coin Program.
