Buy Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins Online
Our Medal of Honor coins are the two silver dollars from the 2011 United States Mint program that marked 150 years of the nation's highest military decoration. The 2011-P is the proof version, struck at Philadelphia with mirrored fields and frosted relief, and the 2011-S is the uncirculated version from San Francisco, with a softer satin finish. Both contain 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver in a .900 fine alloy.
If you're looking for a 2011 Medal of Honor commemorative coin, these are the two silver options the Mint produced, and many collectors hold them as a pair. Each product page lists live pricing with the current bid beside it, so you can compare what the proof and the uncirculated coin cost and what each would bring if sold back to us.
What Are Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins?
These are legal tender U.S. commemorative coins authorized by Congress to honor the Medal of Honor and the service members who have received it. They aren't medals themselves, despite the name, and they aren't bullion: each carries a $1 face value, was sold by the Mint for a limited time at a price that included a surcharge, and was struck only with the 2011 date. That combination of fixed mintage period, single date and a specific subject is what separates a commemorative from a coin like the Silver Eagle, which is produced year after year.
Most buyers come to these coins through the subject, often with a family member or unit connection, or as part of a collection of U.S. military commemoratives. The proof and uncirculated versions share the same design and metal content, so the choice between them comes down to finish, price and whether you want one coin or the complete silver pair.
History and Background
The Medal of Honor dates to the Civil War. Congress created a Navy medal in December 1861 and an Army version in July 1862, and the decoration has since been awarded to roughly 3,500 service members for gallantry at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. The 2011 coin program was authorized to mark the medal's 150th anniversary, with surcharges from each sale going to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation for its educational and outreach work.
The program included a $5 gold coin alongside the silver dollar; the gold coin isn't part of our catalog. On the silver dollar, the obverse shows the three current versions of the medal, for the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, while the reverse depicts an infantry soldier carrying a wounded comrade to safety under fire. It's one of the more direct images of battlefield service on a modern U.S. commemorative, and it's a large part of why the coin still resonates with collectors and veterans' families.
Purity, Weight, and Specifications
Both coins follow the standard U.S. commemorative silver dollar specification: 90% silver and 10% copper, a gross weight of 26.73 grams and a net silver content of 0.7734 troy ounces. The denomination, date and mint mark are struck into the coin, with P for Philadelphia on the proof and S for San Francisco on the uncirculated version.
The .900 alloy is the same fineness used for classic American silver dollars, so these coins are harder wearing than .999 bullion but contain less than a full ounce of silver. If you're comparing them with bullion, use the 0.7734 oz figure rather than the gross weight when you look at metal value.
Available Brands, Mints, and Product Variations
Both coins come from the United States Mint, but from two different facilities, which is a little unusual for a modern commemorative. The 2011-P proof was struck at Philadelphia using specially prepared dies and polished blanks, giving it deep mirrors behind frosted design elements. The 2011-S uncirculated coin was struck at San Francisco on burnished blanks, producing a matte, even luster without the mirror contrast.
Neither is a random year product, since the program was issued only in 2011. Because the design is the same on both, the variation that matters most is the finish and, for coins that have been certified, the grade assigned by PCGS or NGC.
Pricing, Premiums, and Market Factors
Medal of Honor silver dollars trade at collector premiums over their silver content, and spot is only one part of the price. The rest is set by mintage, condition and grade, proof versus uncirculated finish, whether the coin still has its original government packaging with the box and certificate of authenticity, and the level of collector demand for the subject. Uncirculated commemoratives are usually made in smaller numbers than proofs, which can narrow or even reverse the price gap between the two finishes.
Our product pages display both the live ask and the bid, which lets you see the full spread on each coin before you buy. With two closely related coins, comparing those spreads side by side is a practical way to decide which version fits your collection.
Condition, Packaging, and What to Expect
The Mint originally sold each coin in a protective capsule inside a presentation box with a certificate of authenticity. When a listing includes that original packaging, the title states it, and keeping the set together helps if you ever decide to sell. Coins graded by PCGS or NGC arrive sealed in the grading service's holder instead.
Proof coins show handling more readily than uncirculated ones, so small hairlines or spots on a raw 2011-P proof are visible in a way they wouldn't be on the 2011-S. Expect a coin consistent with the listing photos, keeping in mind that the light reflects differently off mirrored proof surfaces.
Authenticity and Verification
As U.S. Mint commemoratives with published specifications, these coins are straightforward to verify. Weight, design detail, edge reeding and mint mark can all be checked against the Mint's specifications, and certified examples carry a certification number that can be looked up on the grading service's website. We inspect each coin before shipping and source U.S. commemoratives through established wholesale channels.
Liquidity and Resale Considerations
Modern U.S. silver commemoratives have a steady secondary market, and dealers recognize the 2011 Medal of Honor dollar on sight. Because it's a single-year issue tied to a specific subject, though, its pricing follows collector demand more than the silver market alone. Complete original packaging, clean surfaces and, where applicable, a high third-party grade all make a coin easier to sell and price consistently.
Storage and Security
Store each coin in its original capsule and box, upright, away from humidity and temperature swings. Avoid touching proof surfaces, since skin oils can leave marks that develop into spots, and don't try to clean either coin. A home safe is fine for a pair of silver dollars, while larger commemorative collections may justify a bank safe deposit box. Keep the certificates with your records rather than loose in the box.
Selling and Buyback Options
You can sell Medal of Honor dollars back to us through the same two-way market where you buy them. Start with the bid shown on the product page, then our purchasing team confirms the price, verifies the coins when they arrive and sends payment. Buyback pricing reflects the finish, condition, packaging and current demand for the issue, along with the day's silver price for the metal portion.
Why Buy Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins?
The main appeal is meaning. Few U.S. commemoratives speak as directly to individual courage as this one, and the reverse image of a soldier carrying a wounded comrade makes it a fitting tribute for recipients' families, veterans and anyone collecting American military history. As a government-issued legal tender coin from the U.S. Mint, it also comes with fixed, verifiable silver content.
The two-coin structure is practical as well. Collectors can choose the proof for its finish, the uncirculated coin for its smaller mintage, or both to complete the silver side of the 2011 program.
Why Buy from Bullion Standard?
Bullion Standard has operated since 2010 from San Diego, California, and our view hasn't changed since we started: in this business, you get one chance to earn someone's trust. That shows up in listings that describe coins plainly, in verification of every item before it ships, and in a bid price published next to every ask.
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