{"product_id":"2016-u-s-coast-guard-aviation-100th-anniversary-challenge-coin","title":"2016 U.S. Coast Guard Aviation 100th Anniversary Challenge Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge commemorative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Coast Guard Aviation 100th Anniversary challenge coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued in recognition of a century of Coast Guard aviation history from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1916 to 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne side features an early Coast Guard aircraft rendered in gold against a dark blue enamel field. Surrounding the aircraft is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. COAST GUARD AVIATION – INTO THE STORM FOR 100 YEARS”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith the centennial dates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“1916-2016”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently displayed beneath the aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opposite side features a collection of aircraft representing the evolution of Coast Guard aviation over its first century, including both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Surrounding the aircraft is the inscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“HONORING OUR PAST, STRENGTHENING OUR FUTURE – 100TH ANNIVERSARY”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin features an attractive gold-tone finish with contrasting dark blue enamel and detailed raised aircraft designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Coast Guard traces the official beginning of its aviation program to 1916, making 2016 the service’s aviation centennial. Over the following century, Coast Guard aviation became an integral part of maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, national defense and humanitarian operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent collectible for anyone interested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Coast Guard history, military aviation, challenge coins, search-and-rescue aviation or modern U.S. militaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43499687477325,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/2C480575-A05C-4F17-B4E8-CC5FEB2D0F4A.jpg?v=1787416056","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/2016-u-s-coast-guard-aviation-100th-anniversary-challenge-coin","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}