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Commander’s Coins
A. References
• 10 U.S.C. § 1125
• DoD Instruction 1348.19, Award of Medals, Trophies, Badges, and Similar Honors in Recognition of Accomplishments AR 37-47, Official Representation Funds of the Secretary of the Army, 21 June 18
• AR 215-1, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities
• AR 600-8-22, Military Awards
B. Overview
Commanders must recognize fiscal rules that affect their purchase and distribution of coins. Coins maybe purchased, depending on circumstances, using appropriated funds (APF), non- appropriated funds (NAF), official representation funds (ORF), or private funds. Many Army Commands and Army Service Component Commands either place dollar limits or create formulas based upon the number of Soldiers in a unit, to limit the purchase of commander’s coins.
1. Purchase with Appropriated Funds
Commanders may present coins purchased with APF only to reward Soldiers and DA civilians for outstanding duty performance or to recognize unique achievements. Commanders may not present coins purchased with APF as merely gifts, mementos, or tokens of appreciation
(e.g., as a farewell gift or during a visit to a unit. Coins purchased with APF may not be presented to contractor employees, family members, members of a private organization (PO, or to Soldiers as an award for participating in a PO activity. While some individual commands may require it, commanders presenting coins purchased with APFs should keep a register detailing the circumstances of each presentation.
2. Purchase with Non-Appropriated Funds
Commanders may present coins purchased with NAF only to award Soldiers and DoD civilians for excellence in athletic or nonathletic competitions, proficiency in recreational programs, or unusual accomplishment in supporting special events.

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