Description
Public Affairs Specialists provide a vital communications link between the Coast Guard and the nation at large.
Experts in media relations, print and photo journalism, public speaking, and web design, these highly trained men and women communicate news and information to a variety of publics, including news media outlets, the civilian community, other military services, government agencies, and the internal Coast Guard audience. By providing timely information to these groups concerning all service-related news and issues, Public Affairs Specialists help the Coast Guard better serve the interests of the American people.
This coin is dedicated to the skilled men and women who serve as Public Affairs Specialists in the U.S. Coast Guard. Featured on the obverse is a detailed rendering of the insignia worn by these individuals. In honor of the Coast Guard’s heritage as America’s oldest continuous maritime force, the reverse depicts a team of intrepid Coast Guard sailors braving rough surf as they approach a lighthouse and features a space for engraving.
Struck in a nickel alloy and gently brushed with an antique finish, this coin is accented with crisp enamel highlights.
Each coin measures 1 3/4 inch (44mm) in diameter.
Officially Licensed Product of the U.S. Coast Guard
This is a surplus NWTM item. Packaging may vary.
