Hudson Valley Press: Purple Heart Coin Will Be Minted at West Point
NEWBURGH – Recently, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) joined dozens of local veteran leaders, Gold Star families, and Purple Heart recipients at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor to celebrate the official signing into law of the bipartisan and bicameral National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act.
The bill will honor the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and all our Purple Heart recipients with a commemorative coin provided by the U.S. Mint and produced at the United States Mint at West Point. Proceeds from the sale of the coin will be directed to the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc. for tribute projects and educational programs that raise awareness about the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and pay tribute to the sacrifices of all our servicemen and women who were wounded or killed in combat.