The obverse (heads side) features three Montford Point Marines in varying uniforms with an action scene from training filling the lower portion of the palette. The U.S. Marine Corps was integrated in 1949
Obverse lettering
MONTFORD POINT MARINES
1942
1949
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The reverse (tails) depicts Montford Point Marines in formation during training, with the a water tower, a notable feature to all Montford Point Marines, in the background.
Reverse lettering
FOR OUTSTANDING PERSEVERANCE AND
COURAGE THAT INSPIRED SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE MARINE CORPS
2011
ACT OF CONGRESS
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
