THE FOURTH CHALLENGE COIN IS HERE!
The National Coast Guard Museum Association honors the 210’ Reliance-Class cutters, a venerable platform for the modern U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet, which is celebrating 60 years of service. To get your coin, become a plankowner or upgrade your current plankowner gift.
JOIN. UPGRADE. SUPPORT.
To get your 2024 Museum Challenge Coin, between now and September 30, join our Plankowner crew or upgrade your current gift by at least $5 per month and we’ll send you our latest Museum Challenge Coin honoring the 210’ Reliance-class cutters!
If you are interested in becoming a new plankowner, scroll down to the HOW TO BECOME A NEW PLANKOWNER section:
If you are a current plankowner and want to upgrade your donation to receive your coin, scroll down to the UPGRADE TO RECEIVE YOUR COIN section.
UPGRADE TO RECEIVE YOUR COIN (FOR current PlankownerS):
To upgrade your current gift, do ONE of the following:
OPTION 1: Fill out the form below and submit.
OPTION 2: Download and complete this form and:
Email it to donate@coastguardmuseum.org; OR
Mail it to National Coast Guard Museum Association, 78 Howard Street, Suite A, New London, CT 06320.
OPTION 3: Give us a call at 860-443-4200 and we’ll be happy to assist you.
To inquire how you can receive coins from previous years, call 860-443-4200.
HOW To become a new Plankowner:
Simply establish a recurring monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50 or an amount you deem appropriate ($5 minimum) and maintain your support of the project through to completion (anticipated in 2026). Decide whether you want to contribute with a credit card or through your Coast Guard allotment – make the appropriate selection below and follow the instructions on the next screen to get started today.
support the musuem with a monthly gift
We appreciate all of our Plankowners who have committed to help us build the National Coast Guard Museum with a monthly gift through Opening Day! With strong leadership from MCPOCG Vincent W. Patton, Ed.D., USCG (Ret.), over 2,000 people have heeded the call to join this popular recurring giving program.
As a gift for your support, you will receive a temporary Plankowner certificate. Once the Museum is constructed and transferred to the USCG, a formal signed and stamped certificate, suitable for framing, will be delivered to those who have continued their recurring donation through commissioning (Opening Day).
Thank you again for your interest and support of the National Coast Guard Museum!
BEHIND THE IMAGERY
Retired Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Schon Russell is the artist who put the certificate design together based on nautical tradition. Before creating his design, Russell spent countless hours examining historical records to ensure the artwork will represent the Service well. The certificate pays tribute to many facets of the Coast Guard story, and highlights the organizations that were the foundation of the modern day Coast Guard.
The top left corner shows the likeness of one of the original 10 ships of the Revenue Cutter Service. Taking center stage is a lighthouse shining its beacon to portray the Lighthouse Service. The seal of the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation hearkens back to the beginnings of merchant vessel oversight. Representing the Life-Saving Service on the top right is an old surfboat and breeches buoy, used to bring stranded souls ashore.
Most of all, the Plankowner Certificate respects the past and highlights the sacrifice and service of all who have served in the United States Coast Guard.
Frame not included.
