Description
Utah (SSN-801), a Virginia-class submarine, is the second U.S. Navy vessel named for the state of Utah. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the name on September 28, 2015, at a ceremony in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Navy specifically selected boat number “801” to be named Utah, even jumping over some other as-yet-unnamed boats, as 801 is the telephone area code for Utah’s capital, Salt Lake City.
This coin is struck in a shiny frosted finish and features special transparent enamel representation of the ship within the state’s iconic honeycomb shape with beehive 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.
