Description
New Jersey (SSN-796), a Block IV Virginia-class submarine, will be the third United States Navy vessel named for the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey’s construction reached pressure hull completion in February 2021. The construction milestone signifies that all of the submarine’s hull sections have been joined to form a single, watertight unit. She was christened on 13 November 2021 and launched on 14 April 2022. New Jersey is the first US Navy attack submarine designed for a mixed-gender crew. The first female submariners ever in the US Navy were on ballistic missile submarines, such as USS Wyoming (SSBN-742), back in 2011.
This coin is struck in a shiny frosted finish and features color enamel combined with a 3D UV-printed representation of the submarine imposed with its historical battleship lineage that gives an impression that can be both seen and felt. The reverse proudly displays the Navy emblem in colorful enameled detail, with a space for engraving a line of text.
Each coin measures 1.75 in (44mm) in diameter.
