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USCGC ACTIVE (WMEC-618) Chief’s Coin of Excellence
Official U.S. Coast Guard cutter-specific challenge coin issued by the Chief’s Mess.
Front reads:
• Chief’s Coin of Excellence
• Strength – Honor – Unity
• USCGC Active WMEC-618
Reverse:
• United States Coast Guard seal
• Crossed anchors
• 1790 – Semper Paratus
🪙 Heavy bronze-tone metal
🪙 Detailed enamel front
🪙 Approx. 1.75” diameter (see photo w/ quarter)
🪙 Light honest wear — no major damage
Not a tourist coin. Cutter-specific Chief’s Mess issue.
Great addition for:
✔ USCG veterans
✔ Challenge coin collectors
✔ Maritime memorabilia collectors
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