U.S. Mint Releases Bronze Joe Biden Presidential Medal to Public

The U.S. Mint recently released the Joe Biden Presidential Medal in bronze, a long-awaited release for collectors and presidential collectibles hobbyists around the world. The medal commemorates the 46th President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and further continues the long Mint tradition of remembering U.S. Commanders-in-Chief.

These presidential medals in bronze are a mainstay of the U.S. Mint product line, tracing back to the earliest days of the Republic, when medals like these, commonly called "Indian Peace Medals," were given to tribal leaders. This evolved over time into a series itself commemorating each President of the United States. Joe Biden's addition to this tradition continues it, as a tangible memento of his presidency.

The Joe Biden Presidential Medal design includes President Biden's smiling face on its reverse, beautifully created and engraved by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Joseph F. Menna. The inscriptions are "JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR." and his signature. Its design and sculpting by U.S. Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill is the historic White House with the U.S. Capitol in the background, symbolizing his journey from the U.S. Senate to the nation's highest office. A poignant quotation from President Biden is also inscribed: "NOTHING HAS BEEN GUARANTEED ABOUT DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA" and "EVERY GENERATION HAS HAD TO DEFEND IT • PROTECT IT • CHOOSE IT," with the number "46" serving as a design element.

US Mint Presidential coins (and medals, if the need comes up) are minted in more than one size to fit several collectors tastes. The bronze Biden Presidential Medal also comes in two diameters: a smaller 1.3125-inch diameter and a larger 3-inch diameter. The medals are minted at the Philadelphia Mint, though, as is the case with presidential medals, they carry no mint mark. The composition of the small medal is 95% copper and 5% zinc, and that of the big medal is 90% copper and 10% zinc.

For collectors, the presidential bronze medals offer an affordable, convenient means of becoming involved in numismatics and American history. Compared to circulating coins, the medals are made for collectors with high detail and finish. They are a great choice for those assembling complete collections of presidential memorabilia or gifts for history buffs.

Our history of minting presidential coins and medals began with our earliest presidents, with an unbroken record in metal going back. While mostly cast in bronze for public sale, the United States Mint also mints many other commemorative medals, such as those honoring war heroes and other major national events, often in other metals, such as silver.

BOLD Precious Metals also shares the allure of these special numismatic coins. As much as our primary interest is investment-grade bullion such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, we appreciate the worth that commemorative coins add to collecting and preserving history. The release of the Joe Biden Presidential Medal recognizes the continuing efforts of the U.S. Mint to recognize American leadership and national heritage through metal art, Well done.

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