2010 Silver Dollar for Disabled American Veterans released.
Posted by SA on 28 Feb 2010 at 10:39 pm | Tagged as: Commemorative Silver Dollars
Since 1982, the U.S. Mint has issued commemorative coins celebrating noteworthy people and American places, events, and institutions. The coins, which are authorized by acts of Congress, are produced in limited quantities and are not circulated.
Because commemorative silver dollars include a surcharge — usually $10 per coin — that helps support the organization, buying them is more than a good investment. It’s also a good way to support worthy causes and institutions. In fact, the program has raised more than $418,000,000 since it began. Over the years, the funds have helped to preserve historical sites and to create new national monuments and museums.
Obverse of AVDL Silver Dollar
The U.S. Mint is issuing two commemorative silver dollars in 2010. The first is the American Veterans Disabled for Life (AVDL) Silver Dollar which became available on February 25, 2010. The second is the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Silver Dollar which is scheduled to be released on March 23, 2010.
The AVDL silver dollar was authorized by Congress in July of 2008. It was created to honor the sacrifice of American armed forces members who have been permanently disabled during their service to our country. Few subjects have been as worthy of this honor.
A total of 350,000 AVDL proof and uncirculated silver dollars will be minted at West Point. They will bear the W mint mark. The coins, which are 90% silver and 10% copper, weigh 26.73 grams and are 1.5 inches in diameter.
U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart designed the obverse which shows the booted legs of three soldiers. One of the soldiers has only one leg. It’s a poignant design that conveys the sacrifice these heroic Americans have made for their country. The inscription in the banner at the top of the coin reads THEY STOOD UP FOR US. The inscriptions at the bottom read LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST with the year 2010.
Reverse of AVDL Silver Dollar
U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Thomas Cleveland designed the reverse of the coin. It shows a wreath of ribbons and oak branches with a forget-me-not at its base. The oak branches represent the strength of the veterans, and the flower is a symbol of remembrance. The message in the center of the wreath reads Take This Moment to Honor Our Disabled Defenders of Freedom. The other inscriptions are ONE DOLLAR and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The proof AVDL silver dollars will be sold for the introductory price of $39.95 until March 29, 2010. Uncirculated coins in will be $33.95. After March 29, they will be $43.95 and $35.95, respectively.
The $10 surcharge from the sale of this coin will be used to build the AVDL Memorial in Washington, DC. The memorial was authorized by Congress in 2000.
You can order the silver dollars from the U.S. Mint by calling 1-800-USA-MINT or at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog.
Previous U.S. Mint commemorative silver dollars have turned out to be solid investments. Some proof 2001 Buffalo Silver Dollars are selling for ten times the issue price. And the 2009 Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar sold out very quickly, which usually leads to appreciation.
Read more about commemorative silver dollars here.
Images from the U.S. Mint.
While we’re on 2010 Silver Dollar for Disabled American Veterans released. | Information about Silver Dollars, There is one type of White Gold that does not require rhodium plating. It is known as x1 gold. Rose gold is mixed with copper which gives it the beautiful pink color.