The second release in CIT's “Real Heroes” series - the Firefighter - follows the popular “Pilot” coins. Firefighters faced unimaginable circumstances and heroism during the 9/11 attacks and fighting the bushfires and wildfires of the world.
CIT enhanced smartminting® technology has produced an ultra high relief coin honouring the Firefighter. This 3 oz .999 pure silver Black Proof measures 50 mm in diameter and shows the face of a Firefighter from the New York City Fire Department. The number 343 on the helmet remembers the number of Firefighters who died in the Twin Towers collapse. The transparent helmet visor is replicated on the coin and covers the firefighter's eyes protecting from the dangerous smoke and gases and is a unique overlay on the matte finish of the coin
“ONLY THE BRAVE ARE FREE” and the illustration of the original Twin Towers on the obverse are a matching and worthy statement to honor these real heroes. A mintage of only 911.
