VCJCS Coin Design.pdf

This document is a design specification for a Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJCS) commemorative coin. The coin is a brass-based challenge coin measuring 3.0 inches in width and 2.25 inches in height, to be produced with a die-struck brass construction featuring a brushed satin finish. Side 1 of the coin displays the VCJCS insignia featuring an eagle with a shield in raised brass with colored enamel inlay (dark blue-SMS214 and red-SMS441), flanked by a K-Bar knife with blue enamel background and four raised blue stars, with text reading "13TH VICE CHAIRMAN" at the top and "OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF" at the bottom. Side 2 features the name "Gen Christopher J. Mahoney" with four raised black stars arranged above five military service seals (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force) over a beveled pentagon bar, and includes the back side of the K-Bar knife and eagle wing.

The coin design incorporates specific graphic elements and color requirements, including white and blue enamel inlay for the VCJCS flag design. The document, prepared by Joint Staff Media Services (703.695.3704), provides detailed dimensional specifications and design parameters necessary for manufacturing this commemorative coin to exact standards. No pricing, response dates, or contracting terms are specified in this design specification document.