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2021 National Law Enforcement Commemorative Coins
This commemorative program includes $5 gold coins, silver dollars and clad half-dollars in proof and uncirculated finishes.
“These coins bring a profound sense of connection to the robust history of American law enforcement, as well as the depth and breadth of the many aspects of the profession that it takes to protect our citizens,” said National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Marcia Ferranto. “The coins beautifully represent the connection between law enforcement and the communities they serve."
Each features designs "emblematic of the National Law Enforcement Museum and the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers throughout the history of the United States" according to the authorizing law.
"These designs will be featured on coins that honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers throughout the history of the United States,"
On the obverse of the proof and uncirculated silver dollars, we find another design completed by Frank Morris and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. It shows a police officer kneeling next to a child, who is reading a book and sitting on a basketball. The design is meant to symbolize service to the community and future generations. Inscriptions read "SERVE & PROTECT," "LIBERTY," "2021," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
The reverse of the silver dollar depicts a handshake between a law enforcement officer and a member of the public representing the work and relationships of the law enforcement community. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "ONE DOLLAR." This image was designed by AIP artist Ron Sanders and sculpted by medallic artist John P. McGraw.
The half-dollar, which depicts a sheriff’s star, representing the community served by law enforcement officers and the important role they play. Inscriptions read "SERVE AND PROTECT," "LIBERTY," "2021," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
Each half-dollar reverse offers an eye in a magnifying glass looking at a fingerprint, representing the many people behind the scenes of law enforcement. It also features the emblem of the National Law Enforcement Museum. Inscriptions included are "UNITED STATES of AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "HALF DOLLAR," and "NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM."
About the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum
Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement and making it safer for those who serve. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial contains the names of 22,217 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history.