Coast Guard Command Ashore

Those who serve as Command Ashore leaders provide support and hands-on management for the Coast Guard’s shore stations and other land-based assets.

Command Ashore personnel are vital to the protection of the nation’s ports and waterside areas, providing skilled supervision and effective management of waterside resources to ensure maximum vigilance against every threat. They are also charged with motivating and inspiring their subordinates to carry out a full range of logistics, navigation, intelligence gathering, and communication tasks to aid in the completion of Coast Guard missions in every environment. Exhibiting sharp decision-making skills, proven technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to the Coast Guard core values, they play a vital role in strengthening America’s national security.

This coin pays tribute to all those who serve as members of the Coast Guard Command Ashore as they continue to enhance America’s maritime dominance. Against a blue enameled backdrop, the obverse of this coin features a rendering of the distinctive qualification insignia worn by these individuals. Depicted on the reverse is the tri-color racing stripe found on all Coast Guard aircraft and vessels. Embedded in the design is the official Coast Guard emblem, featuring a disk inscribed with the service’s founding date and the shield of the Coat of Arms of the United States, superimposed against a pair of crossed anchors.

Minted in copper nickel and given antique silver finish, this coin is imbued with crisp enamel on both sides.

Each coin measure 1 3/4 inch (44mm) Round in diameter.