The obverse depicts the rebuilt facade of the Pentagon where Flight 77 crashed. The angle of view is the angle of the flight path. A single candle and a small bouquet of flowers and greens signify a sacred memorial at the site. The American flag flies overhead in a united and patriotic embrace.
Obverse lettering
ACT OF
CONGRESS 2011
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The reverse features 184 stars on a raised border around the edge of the design, one star for each of the victims of the tragedy. The design also features a bald eagle standing sentinel and clasping branches of laurel signifying an eternal honoring of those who perished in the tragedies.
Reverse lettering
WE
HONOR THOSE ON FLIGHT 77 AND THOSE IN THE PENTAGON WHO PERISHED ON
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICE AS WE
UNITE IN MEMORY.
