In 1999 Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month. The act was to ensure that the public had the opportunity to show their appreciation and to show unity as a nation. ModernCoinMart is proud to support the service and sacrifice of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, and National Guard by offering savings on our American Legion inventory.
To commemorate its 100th anniversary, the American Legion authorized the United States Mint to strike $5 Gold Coins, Silver Dollar Coins, and Clad Half Dollar Coins. In exchange, the Mint paid the surcharges on each coin to The American Legion to support the Legion’s programs for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and other purposes specified by the authorizing legislation.