1968 Medal D1968-3b Silver Diplomatic Courier Anniversary

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1968

Denomination

Medals

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

U.S. Mint Medals

Mintage

1,000

Composition

Silver

Diameter

33.3mm

Auction Record

$94 MS67 12-03-2022 eBay

Description

This 1968 silver medal cataloged as D1968-3b commemorates the anniversary of the United States Diplomatic Courier Service, a critical but little-known component of American foreign policy infrastructure. The Diplomatic Courier Service is responsible for the secure physical transport of classified documents and materials between U.S. embassies, consulates, and the State Department — a function that has been essential to American diplomacy since the founding of the republic. The silver composition and the "D" catalog prefix (indicating the Duster reference for U.S. Mint medals) place this among the higher-quality versions of the commemorative series. The 1968 production date coincides with a period of intense diplomatic activity during the Vietnam War and Cold War, when secure diplomatic communications were paramount.

Rarity Notes

Silver composition, D1968-3b. U.S. Mint production in limited quantities. Specialized diplomatic service theme limits collector base but ensures scarcity.