Limited Edition BattleshipNJ XMas Eve 1944 Commemorative Coin

Battleship New Jersey “Christmas Eve 1944 – Fleet Admiral Nimitz Visit” Commemorative Challenge Coin

Honor one of the most historic moments in the Battleship New Jersey’s service with this special-edition challenge coin, created to commemorate Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz’s visit aboard USS New Jersey on Christmas Eve 1944.

This premium, two-sided collector’s coin blends wartime history, holiday heritage, and naval tradition into a single timeless piece. Each coin is individually numbered, making every piece unique and collectible.

Front Side – Inspired by the 1944 Christmas Eve Menu

The front design draws directly from the Christmas Eve 1944 holiday menu distributed to the crew. It features a festive, stylized rendering of the battleship framed with vintage holiday elements, echoing the exact artwork sailors held in their hands that night. The inscriptions “ONBOARD U.S.S. NEW JERSEY” and “SEASON’S GREETINGS” complete the historically grounded design.

Reverse Side – The First Fleet Admiral’s Flag at Sea

The reverse side highlights two iconic images from that extraordinary evening:

• Background: A sepia-toned photograph of Fleet Admiral Nimitz with Admiral William F. Halsey Jr.’s Third Fleet Flag Staff, taken during his wartime visit aboard New Jersey.

• Foreground: The battleship breaking the 5-star Fleet Admiral’s flag—marking the first time in United States Navy history that the Fleet Admiral’s pennant was broken at sea.

The surrounding text, including “CHRISTMAS EVE 1944,” commemorates the event and the senior naval leadership present.

A must-have for collectors, veterans, naval historians, and fans of the “Big J,” this coin captures a pivotal moment in U.S. Navy history and the proud holiday traditions of a crew at war.

Perfect for display, gifting, or adding a rare and meaningful artifact to your collection.