Disabled veterans silver dollar
The mint
has released the design of the disabled veterans silver dollar, which will be
offered next year.
The coin,
called American Veterans Disabled for Life, was unveiled Aug. 22 by U.S. Mint
director Ed Moy at the national convention of the Disabled American Veterans in
Denver.
The front
of the coin will show the legs and boots of three veterans, one of whom has
only one leg and is using crutches, with the inscription "They stood up
for us." Also prominent on the obverse is the word "Liberty."
The reverse has a forget-me-not at the base of a wreath of oak branches, with
the inscription "Take This Moment to Honor Our Disabled Defenders of
Freedom."
The coin
will be minted at West Point in proof and uncirculated versions in 90 percent
silver. Mintage will be limited to 350,000 coins.
A
surcharge from the sale of the coins will go to the Disabled Veterans' LIFE
Memorial Foundation to support the construction of the American Veterans
Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington.
The other
commemorative silver dollar authorized for 2010 will honor the centennial of
the Boy Scouts of America.
Source: nj.com