A Numismatic tribute to our veterans.

On this Veterans Day, I want to take the opportunity to thank the men and women of our armed forces who have both served and are currently serving our nation. We all can be very proud of these fine Americans. I especially wish to thank those who have served in times of war. I am a veteran of the United States Navy and feel blessed that I never received the call to take up arms for our country. However, I was prepared, and in a position to go.

Thank you to everyone within the Collectors Society community who have fought in our nation?s wars or served in times of peace, ever vigilant and prepared. Your service and sacrifice are not forgotten. We have the freedom to collect coins and pursue our passions, largely because our service men and women have secured our freedom to do so.

Take time soon to thank the veterans in your lives for their service, believe me, they will appreciate it. Enjoy this PF-70, 2005-P United States Marine Corps commemorative coin. Even though I am a sailor at heart, this coin represents one of my favorite military photographs, the raising of the United States flag on Iwo Jima. At least the Marine Corps is part of the Navy Department! Let us never take our freedoms, secured by shed blood for granted. Happy Collecting!

Gary