Human Interest
Commemorative Coins
Posted: 9/17/2010
Americans Owe A Debt: This limited-edition coin is part of a major undertaking to build a memorial to honor disabled vets.(NAPSI) - The sacrifices made by the nation's disabled veterans will soon be honored with a new memorial in Washington, D.C.--but making the memorial a reality depends largely on the public to complete the mission.
The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial is the first in Washington, D.C. dedicated to disabled veterans across all service branches and all conflicts. To help raise the money needed for construction, the United States Mint created a special commemorative silver dollar.
"The coin is a reminder forever of the brave servicemen and women who risked, and continue to risk, their lives in defense of our country's liberty," said Arthur Wilson, DAV national adjutant and president of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation.
Commemorative coins--only two per year are issued-require authorization by the U.S. Congress and are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time.
2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars are $43.95 for proof or $35.95 for uncirculated, plus shipping and handling. To order a coin, visit www.usmint.gov and click "shop online" or call 1-800-USA-MINT. Information about the memorial is at www.avdlm.org.
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