NOT DEAD YET / DD-214 Veteran Commemorative Coin

⭐ Front (Obverse) – “NOT DEAD YET”

Main Elements

• Half-skull, half-veteran portrait: A powerful symbol of survival, grit, and the scars carried long after service.
• DD-214 helmet mark: The DD-214 is the official certificate of release from active duty—every veteran knows it, respects it, and earned it.
• American flag backdrop: Represents unwavering patriotism and a lifetime bond with the country they served.
• Motto: “Still Breathing, Still Proud”: A proud, defiant reminder that despite the battles, the veteran spirit remains unbroken.

Meaning
This side honors the transition from active duty to civilian life—marked by the DD-214—and the idea that veterans carry both strength and sacrifice. It’s a celebration of still standing, still fighting, and still proud.

🦅 Back (Reverse) – “DD-214 – Proud Veteran”

Main Elements

• American eagle with wings spread: Symbol of freedom, vigilance, and honor.
• The words “DD-214” on the scroll.: Represents the document that proves service, sacrifice, and honorable completion of duty.
• Rifle & service emblems: A tribute to the tools, traditions, and responsibilities carried during military life.
• Ribbon accents in red, white, and blue: Reinforces pride in service and country.
• Motto: “Freedom Isn’t Free”: A solemn reminder of the cost of liberty and the sacrifices behind it.

Meaning
The reverse highlights pride in having served, the responsibility carried during duty, and the patriotism veterans keep for life. The DD-214 sits at the center because it represents identity, achievement, and honor.

🎖️ The Importance of DD-214

The DD-214 isn’t just a piece of paper—
It’s proof of sacrifice, years of discipline, and a lifetime membership in the veteran brotherhood.

Every veteran instantly understands and connects emotionally with DD-214 imagery. It’s a badge of honor they earned through service.

🎁 Perfect Gift For

• U.S. Military Veterans of all branches
• Retired service members
• Friends or family who completed active duty
• Military reunions, veteran events, and brotherhood gatherings
• Challenge coin collectors
• Anyone proud of their DD-214 story

This coin makes an especially meaningful gift for:

• Retirement ceremonies
• Veterans Day & Memorial Day
• Unit reunions
• Birthdays & holidays
• “Welcome home” or milestone celebrations

⭐ Why They’ll Love It

• Deep symbolism veterans instantly relate to
• Bold, emotional, patriotic artwork
• Honors the journey from active duty to lifelong veteran pride
• A powerful display piece for desks, shelves, or coin racks
• A meaningful keepsake that says:
  “Your service mattered. You’re still standing strong.”

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