Men and Arms 1 ounce of copper

Men and Arms 1 Ounce Copper is a one-ounce medal from the Safety in Numbers series, struck in high-purity copper, depicting a modern soldier and emphasizing the importance of real assets and the responsible protection of loved ones. The design blends contemporary aesthetics with bold symbolism, making it an attractive piece for collectors interested in military themes and the idea of security grounded in tangible value. The sharp relief and meticulous details make the medal display beautifully in a capsule or album alongside other releases from this series.

The piece is aimed at collectors seeking contemporary issues with a strong message, as well as investors who view copper as a complement to a precious-metals portfolio in the form of thematically attractive medals. The standard mass of one AVDP ounce and the high fineness match the typical parameters of medal issues from private U.S. mints, which simplifies building cohesive sets within the Safety in Numbers collection. The inscription “REAL METAL, REAL VALUE” on the obverse underscores the material nature of the metal, contrasting it with the uncertainty of virtual forms of saving and investing, which may matter to buyers who prioritize tangible assets.

Obverse features a shield with four fields, behind which stands a group of people; above them rises a clenched fist surrounded by a radiant background, and around the rim appears the slogan “PROTECT THE FUTURE” together with the one AVDP ounce weight, the copper fineness, and the mottos “REAL METAL” and “REAL VALUE”.

Reverse shows the figure of an armed soldier in a tactical vest and a helmet with goggles and a communications set, holding a carbine at the ready, against a stylized background. Along the rim, the inscriptions “MEN + ARMS” at the top and “SAFETY IN NUMBERS” at the bottom clearly indicate the military character of the composition.