Joe Biden Bronze Presidential Medal Released by U.S. Mint
Published on June 30, 2025
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.
For more U.S. Mint collectibles and a variety of investment-grade precious
metals, go to BOLD Precious Metals.
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.
For more U.S. Mint collectibles and a variety of investment-grade precious
metals, go to BOLD Precious Metals.
