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Honor the men and women who served the United States in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The America Fights For Freedom portfolio is a collection of war era coins from World War I, World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. Each grouping is securely enclosed in a protective acrylic case and housed in a brilliant blue portfolio.

The WW I tribute contains five genuine United States coins including a Lincoln Wheat penny, a Buffalo Nickel, a silver Barber Dime, a silver Barber Quarter and a silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar all minted from 1914-1918.

The WW II tribute contains five genuine US coins including a Lincoln Steel Penny, a Jefferson Nickel, a silver Mercury Dime, a silver Washington Quarter and a silver Walking Liberty all minted from 1941-1945.

The Korean War tribute contains five genuine US coins including a Lincoln Wheat penny, Jefferson Nickel, a silver Roosevelt Dime, a silver Washington Quarter and a silver Franklin Half Dollar all minted from 1950 to 1953.

The Vietnam War tribute contains five genuine US coins including a Lincoln Memorial penny, a Jefferson Nickel, a Roosevelt Dime, a Washington Quarter and a Kennedy Half Dollar all minted from 1965-1973.

History card is also enclosed in each acrylic case. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.

Set Includes:
  • 20 Coins
  • Portfolio
  • Four Acrylic Cases
  • Certificate of Authenticity

Specifications
  • Coin Type: War Era Coins
  • Coin Grade: Circulated
  • Denomination: 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cents and 50 cents
  • Diameter: Varies
  • Mintage Year(s): Varies
  • Obverse: Varies
  • Reverse: Varies

Dimensions: 13-1/4" x 13-1/4" x 3/4"

Warranty: One-year manufacturer warranty by UPM Global; 1-818-734-7500

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Coin Glossary:

Die: An engraved piece of metal used to stamp a design on a coin.

Die crack: A small, raised imperfection on a coin resulting from a crack in the stamping die.

Early release: The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) uses this designation for U.S. Bullion Coins during the first month of release from the U.S. Mint. To qualify for Early Release designation, NGC must receive the coins within 30 days of their release by the US Mint or properly documented as being received by an NGC approved entity within the same 30-day release period.

Encapsulated coin: A coin graded and authenticated by a professional coin service, then sealed in plastic.

Field: The typically flat area surrounding the relief and not used for legend or inscription.

Legal tender: Official money issued by the government.

Legend: The coin's primary lettering.

Lettered edge: An inscription added to the edge of a coin.

Luster: The quality of the surface brilliance on a Mint State or Uncirculated coin.

Mercury dime: Issued from 1916 to 1945, this U.S. dime featured a representation of Liberty in a winged hat that was commonly mistaken for the ancient god, Mercury.

Mint: A government controlled coin production facility.

Mint mark: A small letter stamped on a coin that indicates its mint origin, ex. "D" for Denver.

Mint Set: One coin from each of the available denominations in a particular year, produced by a single mint and made for circulation.

Mint State (Uncirculated): A regular production coin never used in trade and existing in its original condition.

Mintage: The number of coins produced.

NGC: Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

Numismatics: The collection and study of monetary objects such as coins and paper bills.

Obverse: Heads, or a coin's front side.

Patina: Surface discoloration, typically green or brown, caused by oxidation over time.

PCGS: Professional Coin Grading Service.

Planchet: A blank metal piece used to produce a coin.

Proof: Expertly polished planchets and dies produce these coins which feature an extremely high quality strike, resulting in unmatched detail and brilliant surface finish.

Reeded edge: A coin edge finish featuring parallel vertical grooves all the way around.

Relief: The raised portion of a stamped design that sits above the coin's field.

Reverse: Tails, or coin's back side.

Rim: The raised ring around the perimeter of a coin designed to reduce wear on the relief.

Strike: The act of stamping a coin.

Truncation: The bottom edge of a portrait or bust.

Wheat penny: Lincoln cents issued from 1909 to 1958 bearing the wheat ear design on the reverse.