The Commander Series honors influential military leaders from different eras through a collection of limited-mintage gold and silver coins. Each release pays tribute to a commander whose leadership, campaigns, and historical legacy influenced the nations and civilizations of their time.
The series features figures including George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, Napoleon Bonaparte, General George S. Patton, and Hernán Cortés.
Available in 5 oz silver, 1 oz gold, and 1/10 oz gold, these .9999 fine coins combine historical significance with detailed designs, making them distinctive additions to your coin collections.
Highlights
- Features historic military leaders from ancient, medieval, and modern history.
- Offers 5 oz silver, 1 oz gold, and 1/10 oz gold options for collectors.
- Contains .9999 fine gold or silver in every release.
- Features limited-mintage releases designed for collectors.
- Showcases detailed designs centered on each commander and their historical legacy.
- Carries legal-tender status in Liberia or Samoa, depending on the release.
- Spans different eras and civilizations, creating a diverse historical collection.
- Includes the Commander Series Poster Bundler as an additional display option.
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The Scottsdale Mint
The Scottsdale Mint is a U.S.-based precious metals manufacturer known for producing gold and silver bullion, legal-tender coins, and collectible pieces. Founded in 2008, the mint combines precious metals expertise with distinctive designs and works with sovereign governments to produce select legal-tender issues.
The Commander Series
The Scottsdale Mint Commander Series brings together historically significant military leaders in a unified collection of precious-metal coins. Rather than concentrating on one period or region, the series spans centuries of history, from ancient Rome and medieval Europe to the American Civil War and World War II.
Each release centers on a different commander and features its own portrait, historical imagery, denomination, and limited mintage. The collection includes 5 oz silver, 1 oz gold, and 1/10 oz gold coins, giving collectors multiple ways to collect individual commanders or pursue the broader series.
Meet the Commanders
George Washington
2026 1 oz George Washington Gilded Silver Coin - Commander Series
George Washington was a military leader and the first President of the United States. As Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, he led the Continental forces through the struggle for independence and became one of the most prominent figures in early U.S. history. His inclusion in the Commander Series reflects his enduring significance as a military and national leader.
Charlemagne
2025 5 oz Charlemagne Silver Coin - Commander Series
Charlemagne was the King of the Franks and was crowned Emperor in Rome by Pope Leo III in 800. Through military campaigns and political reforms, he expanded and consolidated a large realm across Western and Central Europe. His reign shaped medieval Europe's political and cultural development, making him a fitting figure for a series dedicated to historic commanders.
Ulysses S. Grant
2025 1 oz Grant Gold Coin - Commander Series
Ulysses S. Grant was a Union general during the American Civil War and later became the 18th President of the United States. As commanding general of the Union Army, he played a decisive role in securing victory for the North in 1865. As president, Grant supported Reconstruction policies and efforts to protect the rights of formerly enslaved people.
Julius Caesar
2025 1/10 oz Caesar Gold Coin - Commander Series
Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman whose military campaigns dramatically expanded Roman territory. His victories in Gaul and his role in the Roman Republic's political transformation made him one of antiquity’s most influential military figures. Caesar's legacy continued to shape Roman history after his death. His career played a pivotal role in transforming the Roman Republic and the eventual rise of the Roman Empire.
Hernán Cortés
2024 5 oz Cortes Silver Coin - Commander Series
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador whose expedition into Mexico led to the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. His campaigns significantly altered Mesoamerica's political landscape and helped expand Spanish power in the Americas. His inclusion in the Commander Series reflects the historical impact of his military campaigns and leadership.
General George S. Patton
2024 1 oz Patton Gold Coin - Commander Series
General George S. Patton was one of World War II's most prominent American commanders. Known for his aggressive approach to armored warfare, he commanded U.S. forces in North Africa, Sicily, and Europe. His role in major Allied campaigns made him one of the best-known American military leaders of the 20th century.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military commander who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its aftermath, becoming Emperor of the French. His military campaigns reshaped Europe's political map, and his battlefield strategies influenced military thinking for generations. Napoleon remains one of history’s most studied and recognizable military leaders.
Technical Specifications
|
Metal |
Size |
Fineness |
Face Value — Samoa |
Face Value — Liberia |
|
Silver |
5 oz |
.9999 |
$5 |
$100 |
|
Gold |
1/10 oz |
.9999 |
$5 |
$1,000 |
|
Gold |
1 oz |
.9999 |
$20 |
$10,000 |
Legal Tender in Samoa and Liberia
Commander Series coins are issued as legal tender by either Liberia or Samoa, depending on the release.
The first three commanders—Napoleon Bonaparte, General George S. Patton, and Hernán Cortés—were issued as legal-tender coins of Liberia. The Julius Caesar, Ulysses S. Grant, Charlemagne, and George Washington releases were issued as legal tender of Samoa.
The face value represents the denomination assigned by the issuing country and does not correspond to the coin's precious-metal market value. For collectors, the issuing country and denomination are additional identifying characteristics alongside weight, .9999 fineness, mintage, design, and historical subject.
The Poster Bundler
The Commander Series can also be collected with the Commander Series Poster Bundler, a display piece designed to complement the coin collection. The poster provides collectors with a visual way to showcase the commanders featured in the series, adding a historical and decorative element to the collection.
Why invest in Commander Series Silver Coins
Silver coins are an affordable way to own a tangible asset that holds value over time. They also hold semi-numismatic value and share a market with coin collectors for their stunning and historically significant designs, especially considering these coins have a strictly limited mintage.
Each Commander Series Silver Coin is struck from .9999 fine silver, offering investors and collectors beauty and bullion-grade value.
- Historical designs that honor command - The obverse of every coin features a left-profile bust of a legendary leader, along with their trademark hat, helmet, or crown. Each detail is rooted in the Commander's real-life role and legacy.
- Legal Tender with Sovereign Backing - Although privately produced, the series retains its legal tender status, initially in Liberia and now under the Samoan government.
- Limited Mintage = Long-Term Rarity - With only two new releases per year and strictly limited production, these silver coins are increasingly hard to find once sold out.
- Collectibility Meets Modern Style - Some releases even include exclusive collectible posters, perfect for enhancing display value or as a gift.
Explore the Scottsdale Mint Commander Series
Explore the Scottsdale Mint Commander Series at SD Bullion and discover silver and gold coins honoring influential military leaders throughout history. Browse available releases and find the Commander coins that fit your collection.
