Item: United States Coast Guard Academy AIM challenge coin / medallion.
Front design shows the official U.S. Coast Guard Academy crest with eagle, crossed oars and tridents, anchor, and open book dated 1876 at the center.
Front text around the outer ring reads UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY, with the Latin motto SCIENTIAE CEDIT MARE along the lower banner.
Back design features large raised AIM letters filled with a U.S. flag motif of stars and red stripes representing the Academy Introduction Mission program.
Back text around the rim highlights core values including honor, respect, devotion to duty, and the Academy Introduction Mission wording, with the academy web address shown along the lower edge.
Construction: Solid metal challenge coin with raised gold-tone details and colored enamel in black, navy, red, and cream.
Shape: Round coin with braided rope-style border edge.
Type: Original U.S. Coast Guard Academy military challenge coin; maker and year not marked.
Theme/Use: Modern U.S. Coast Guard Academy militaria collectible, ideal for coin collections, veterans, AIM program participants, and patriotic display.
Included: Single United States Coast Guard Academy AIM challenge coin as shown; clear plastic sleeve only.
Condition: Pre-owned U.S. Coast Guard Academy AIM challenge coin with light surface wear and tiny marks on both faces from handling. Enamel colors and lettering are bright and intact with no chips or missing areas. Rope edge and raised details show minor rubs; includes clear plastic sleeve only, no original box or paperwork.
