Latin for "Always Faithful," Semper Fidelis became the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1883 and embodies the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

Utilizing naval mobility to engage in amphibious and expeditionary warfare, Marines pledge themselves completely to the protection of the United States Constitution and carry out missions at the bequest of the President. Once this commitment has been made, it can never be broken; once a Marine, always a Marine.

In honor of the U.S. Marine Corps, American Mint has created an exclusive masterpiece: the Semper FidelisGold Coin Tribute. At the center of this magnificent tribute is the Semper Fidelis solid 14k gold coin. Minted to the highest quality "Proof ” standard, it features a highly detailed engraving of theMarine's symbol encircled by the credo "Semper Fidelis” - Always Faithful. Encased in an archival shell, this exquisite gold coin tribute includes an informative history of the U.S. Marine Corps andis strictly limited to only 9,999 complete collections worldwide.