3a_VCJCS Coin 2026 Final Layout.pdf

This document is a design specification for the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJCS) commemorative coin. The coin is die-struck brass with a brushed satin finish and measures 2.67 inches in width by 2.0 inches in height.

Side 1 features the text "13TH VICE CHAIRMAN" at the top and "OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF" at the bottom, accompanied by a VCJCS flag design with a raised brass eagle, colored shield (dark blue and red), and a split background in white and light blue (PMS297c) with four raised blue stars. A raised brass K-Bar knife is also depicted on this side. Side 2 displays the text "Gen Christopher J. Mahoney" and includes four raised black stars, the raised seals of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force positioned over a beveled pentagon bar, and the back side of the K-Bar knife with an eagle wing. The flag design incorporates white and blue enamel inlay. The coin design incorporates specific color requirements including SMS214 for dark blue and SMS441 for red elements.