U.S. Mint Removes January 6th Medal from Website
The U.S. Mint has quietly removed the January 6th commemorative medal from its website, leaving questions about its sudden disappearance.
The U.S. Mint has removed the bronze medal commemorating law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, from its website. The removal appears to have been done without prior notice or explanation, leaving collectors and observers speculating about the reason behind the decision.
The medal was originally created as part of a congressional initiative to honor the U.S. Capitol Police, the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police, and other first responders who helped secure the Capitol during the events of January 6. Congress authorized gold medals to be awarded for their service, with bronze replicas made available to the public for purchase through the U.S. Mint.
The bronze duplicates, available in 1.5-inch and 3-inch versions, featured designs depicting an officer standing guard at the Capitol, while the other included imagery representing democracy and law enforcement’s dedication to its protection.
While the medal has been available for purchase for some time, its product page on the U.S. Mint’s website now returns an error message indicating it has been removed. As of now, no official statement has been issued regarding whether the removal is temporary, due to inventory issues, or a result of a policy change.
The medal's unexpected disappearance has raised questions within the numismatic community and among those following the historical significance of such commemorations. Until further clarification is provided, it remains uncertain whether the medal will be reissued or if its removal marks the end of its availability to the public.
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