United States, Marine Corps, Force Recon, 24K Gold, Colorized coins just $6.00 each.  This beautiful coin salutes the United States Marine Corps Force Recon. Struck in a brass alloy that is plated in 999 Pure 24K Gold this coin features an attractive use of enamel, making a striking impression. The obverse contains “The Recon Jack” which represents Recon Marines also called the "Jack of All Trades." The gold wing in half span and the half parachute over the skull stand for Recon Marine’s skydiving capability. The wooden paddle represents the Recon Marines using small rubber boats AKA CRRC or Zodiac. The paddle today hold a very special meaning among Recon Marines, to be given one is a high honor. The Ka-bar Fighting knife again represents the history of Recon Marines being swift, silent and deadly killers, using close and quite means to take out their enemy. The skull or "Roger's Skull" taken from the image of pirate flags has on its forehead 3 bullet holes and a crack, each with its own meaning. The bullet holes stand for "Pain, Suffering and Agony." The crack in the skull stands for "Perseverance," because not even a cracked skull can't stop a Recon Marine from completing their mission.The Recon Jack represents Recon Marines being the "jack of all trades." the gold wings, weather half or full wing span, stand for Recon Marines jump capability (to include static line, HALO and HAHO). The diver or "frogman" represents the combat dive capability, this is also sometimes represented by the diver rebreather worn by the skull (this image is most commonly seen in the Force Recon Jack). To represent the history of Recon Marines using small rubber boats AKA CRRC or Zodiac, the wooden paddle used. The paddle today hold a very special meaning among Recon Marines, to be given one is a high honor. The Ka-bar Fighting knife again represents the history of Recon Marines being Swift, Silent and Deadly killers, using close and quite means to take out their enemy. the skull or "Roger's Skull" taken from the image of pirate flags, has on its forehead 3 bullet holes and a crack, each with its own meaning. The bullet holes stand for "Pain, Suffering and Agony." The crack in the skull stands for "Perseverance," because not even a cracked skull can't stop a Recon Marine from completing his mission.The Recon Jack represents Recon Marines being the "jack of all trades." the gold wings, weather half or full wing span, stand for Recon Marines jump capability (to include static line, HALO and HAHO). The diver or "frogman" represents the combat dive capability, this is also sometimes represented by the diver rebreather worn by the skull (this image is most commonly seen in the Force Recon Jack). To represent the history of Recon Marines using small rubber boats AKA CRRC or Zodiac, the wooden paddle used. The paddle today hold a very special meaning among Recon Marines, to be given one is a high honor. The Ka-bar Fighting knife again represents the history of Recon Marines being Swift, Silent and Deadly killers, using close and quite means to take out their enemy. the skull or "Roger's Skull" taken from the image of pirate flags, has on its forehead 3 bullet holes and a crack, each with its own meaning. The bullet holes stand for "Pain, Suffering and Agony." The crack in the skull stands for "Perseverance," because not even a cracked skull can't stop a Recon Marine from completing his mission.The Recon Jack represents Recon Marines being the "jack of all trades." the gold wings, weather half or full wing span, stand for Recon Marines jump capability (to include static line, HALO and HAHO). The diver or "frogman" represents the combat dive capability, this is also sometimes represented by the diver rebreather worn by the skull (this image is most commonly seen in the Force Recon Jack). To represent the history of Recon Marines using small rubber boats AKA CRRC or Zodiac, the wooden paddle used. The reverse contains the logo of the Marines set in semitransparent red enamel that allows the look of radiance, surrounded by blue enamel. The coin comes packaged in a plastic snap case to protect it. The United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance, (Force Recon), units are special-purpose units who are like ghosts on the battlefield able to slip behind enemy lines at will and hit the enemy when they least expect it. This coin would make a wonderful addition to your collection or a great gift for the US Marine Veteran in your life! This coin is not an official government issue, but it is a privately minted commemorative issue that is a high quality collectable. These coins make a great gift or addition to your collection! Each coin comes in a re-sealable plastic snap case to protect it. Photo shows front and back views. These stunningly beautiful coins are just $6.00 each!