The gallant Veterans of the Korean War will forever be remembered for their efforts to defend freedom and secure peace on the Korean peninsula. This coin is dedicated to all Korean War Veterans, whose contribution to freedom more than a half-century ago is still appreciated today. The obverse features a rendering of the nation of Korea with “Veteran” imprinted in bold above. The reverse depicts a one of the 1.6 million Americans who served in Korea advancing with rifle in hand as a Bell H-13 helicopter flies overhead. Featured below this scene is a rendering of the Korean War campaign ribbon.
