{"product_id":"golden-shellback-coin-us-navy","title":"Golden Shellback Coin – US Navy Equator Crossing Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Golden Shellback collectible coin is a premium tribute to one of the most revered traditions in naval history — crossing both the Equator and the International Date Line in the same voyage. The front face displays a powerful anthropomorphic sea turtle in a sailor's dress whites cap, arms crossed across his gold-scaled chest, with a magnificent gold dragon coiled behind him against a deep blue compass rose globe. The outer rim reads \u003cem\u003e\"Golden Shellback \/ Crossing the Equator \u0026amp; Date Line\"\u003c\/em\u003e above and \u003cem\u003e\"Ancient Order of the Deep\"\u003c\/em\u003e below in bold silver lettering, all rendered in antique silver and full colour enamel with ocean wave detailing on the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries the tribute \u003cem\u003e\"Never Underestimate An Old Man Who Was A Sailor\"\u003c\/em\u003e across the top arc, with two Neptune-style bearded sailor faces flanking a large silver anchor bearing the shield inscription \u003cem\u003e\"Honorable U.S. Navy \/ Pollywogs \/ Beware\"\u003c\/em\u003e, framed by sweeping gold laurel wreaths on a deep mirror-black ground. This piece is a Military \u0026amp; Service collectible coin designed for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Shellback is one of the rarest and most prestigious naval designations — earned only by sailors who have crossed both the Equator (earning the Shellback title) and the International Date Line (earning the Golden Dragon title) simultaneously. The sea turtle has long been the mascot of the Shellback initiation, while the gold dragon represents the Date Line crossing. Together on this coin they form the complete Golden Shellback identity, making this a meaningful keepsake for any sailor who has earned that rare distinction or a tribute gift for naval veterans who carry that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Shellback sea turtle \u0026amp; dragon front \/ Never Underestimate a Sailor anchor reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron core with antique silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1 oz (28g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique silver with full colour enamel and gold-tone detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic display case and OPP protective bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a commemorative collectible and not legal tender.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Shellback and naval tradition collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS Navy veterans, active sailors, and military history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaval retirement, promotion, and service tribute gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary challenge coin collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFather’s Day, Veterans Day, and military anniversary gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide tracked shipping \/ Estimated delivery: 9–14 days \/ Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more designs in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/collections\/military-service-coins\"\u003eMilitary \u0026amp; Service Coins Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item is a commemorative collectible and is not legal tender, not issued by any government mint or the United States Navy, and not an investment product. It is intended for hobby collecting, display, and gifting purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause every collection deserves one more coin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OneMoreCoin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63399746339146,"sku":"CJYD311533601AZ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/0886\/8682\/files\/golden-shellback-coin-front.webp?v=1788255521","url":"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/products\/golden-shellback-coin-us-navy","provider":"Onemorecoin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}