Mint PR: United States Mint Announces Designs for Commemorative Coin Honoring Disabled American Vete
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It's line art for now, but I think this commemorative is a winner.
I especially love the reverse wreath!!!
The time has come to celebrate and acknowledge our disabled vets on a U.S. Silver Commemorative coin.
What says the forum?
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced the designs for the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Convention in Denver. United States Mint Director Ed Moy unveiled the designs. Under the American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-277), the agency will mint and issue commemorative coins in honor of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The coin's designs, approved by Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner on July 30, 2009, are emblematic of the service of our disabled veterans who made enormous personal sacrifices defending the principles of our democracy. The obverse (heads side) design depicts the legs and boots of three disabled veterans. The inscription in the banner along the coin's upper rim, THEY STOOD UP FOR US, pays tribute to the courageous disabled veterans who fought to preserve our freedom. Additional inscriptions on the obverse are IN GOD WE TRUST, 2010 and LIBERTY.
The reverse (tails) design depicts a forget-me-not flower at the base of a wreath wrapped in a ribbon that cradles and supports clusters of oak branches. The oak branches represent strength, while the forget-me-not is a widely accepted symbol of remembrance for those who sacrificed their blood and their health for our country's cause. The inscriptions are Take This Moment to Honor Our Disabled Defenders of Freedom, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM and ONE DOLLAR.
The United States Mint will mint proof and uncirculated versions of the commemorative $1 coin in 90 percent silver. The coins will bear the "W" mint mark of the United States Mint at West Point. Mintage is set at 350,000 coins across all product options.
Surcharges collected from sales of the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar coins are authorized to be paid to the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation. The surcharges will help the Foundation support the construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was authorized by Congress in 2000.
The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.
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I especially love the reverse wreath!!!
The time has come to celebrate and acknowledge our disabled vets on a U.S. Silver Commemorative coin.
What says the forum?
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced the designs for the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Convention in Denver. United States Mint Director Ed Moy unveiled the designs. Under the American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-277), the agency will mint and issue commemorative coins in honor of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The coin's designs, approved by Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner on July 30, 2009, are emblematic of the service of our disabled veterans who made enormous personal sacrifices defending the principles of our democracy. The obverse (heads side) design depicts the legs and boots of three disabled veterans. The inscription in the banner along the coin's upper rim, THEY STOOD UP FOR US, pays tribute to the courageous disabled veterans who fought to preserve our freedom. Additional inscriptions on the obverse are IN GOD WE TRUST, 2010 and LIBERTY.
The reverse (tails) design depicts a forget-me-not flower at the base of a wreath wrapped in a ribbon that cradles and supports clusters of oak branches. The oak branches represent strength, while the forget-me-not is a widely accepted symbol of remembrance for those who sacrificed their blood and their health for our country's cause. The inscriptions are Take This Moment to Honor Our Disabled Defenders of Freedom, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM and ONE DOLLAR.
The United States Mint will mint proof and uncirculated versions of the commemorative $1 coin in 90 percent silver. The coins will bear the "W" mint mark of the United States Mint at West Point. Mintage is set at 350,000 coins across all product options.
Surcharges collected from sales of the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar coins are authorized to be paid to the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation. The surcharges will help the Foundation support the construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was authorized by Congress in 2000.
The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.
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<< <i>I think they should include one to each and every disabled veteran along with a thank you note attached to their disability check. >>
Now there's a suggestion where not only I wouldn't mind my tax dollars going towards, but would be willing to donate to a fund to see that carried through.
<< <i>I can't think about the image of disabled vets without thinking of the art of George Grosz. >>
I looked at some of his work on the NET....very strange guy.
Here's hitler in Hell.
Hoard the keys.
<< <i>"'I especially love the reverse wreath!!!"
Ditto
I would improve the design by adding the bottom end of a rolled-up and pinned pant leg next to the one good leg.
TD
<< <i>As I said in the other thread... EVERYONE should buy one, making this the most popular coin, or better yet, buy two, and give one to a disabled vet.... Cheers, RickO >>
Great idea, RickO.....
<< <i>I will be buying one of those for sure. If for no other reason because the profits go to disabled veterans! >>
I believe the vets get $10 per coin....that's $3.5 million for a great cause.
Not to mention RickO's wonderful idea.....give a disabled vet one of these commemoratives!!!!
I'd like to see a 500,000 mintage also.
God bless all you veterans, disabled or not - our nation owes you so much more than it's given you in return for your service.
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<< <i>As I said in the other thread... EVERYONE should buy one, making this the most popular coin, or better yet, buy two, and give one to a disabled vet.... Cheers, RickO >>
Great idea, RickO.....
I have 3 vets in mind, 2 from WWII and one from Korean war.
It would be cool if the TPG's would add a name to the label in a multi holder with Proof and Uncirc.
Joe
TD
Step 1: Building or wreath (click on wreath)
Step 2: Select wreath bough type from: oak, pine, wheat, mixed agricultural. (click on oak)
Step 3: Select wreath bow composition: ribbon bow, shield, flower (click on flower, select 5 petals from drop-down)
Step 4: Wrap wreath in additional ribbon? (click on yes)
Step 5: Enter central text
Step 6: Choose central text font
Step 7: Select denomination
Step 8: Choose peripheral text font
Not too crazy about the obverse, either. Looks like a "one of these things is not like the other" game you'd give to a 4 year old.
Having such a coin issued, however, is an excellent idea.
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<< <i>I'll say the same thing about the reverse as I did about the Lincoln reverse. Clearly made using the Commemorative Coin Design Wizard v1.0.
Step 1: Building or wreath (click on wreath)
Step 2: Select wreath bough type from: oak, pine, wheat, mixed agricultural. (click on oak)
Step 3: Select wreath bow composition: ribbon bow, shield, flower (click on flower, select 5 petals from drop-down)
Step 4: Wrap wreath in additional ribbon? (click on yes)
Step 5: Enter central text
Step 6: Choose central text font
Step 7: Select denomination
Step 8: Choose peripheral text font
Not too crazy about the obverse, either. Looks like a "one of these things is not like the other" game you'd give to a 4 year old.
Having such a coin issued, however, is an excellent idea. >>
LOL!
I still want to know how we are supposed to tell that the GI's on the left and center are disabled from that picture.
TD
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<< <i>I'll say the same thing about the reverse as I did about the Lincoln reverse. Clearly made using the Commemorative Coin Design Wizard v1.0.
Step 1: Building or wreath (click on wreath)
Step 2: Select wreath bough type from: oak, pine, wheat, mixed agricultural. (click on oak)
Step 3: Select wreath bow composition: ribbon bow, shield, flower (click on flower, select 5 petals from drop-down)
Step 4: Wrap wreath in additional ribbon? (click on yes)
Step 5: Enter central text
Step 6: Choose central text font
Step 7: Select denomination
Step 8: Choose peripheral text font
Not too crazy about the obverse, either. Looks like a "one of these things is not like the other" game you'd give to a 4 year old.
Having such a coin issued, however, is an excellent idea. >>
LOL!
I still want to know how we are supposed to tell that the GI's on the left and center are disabled from that picture.
TD >>
The Vet in the center has a crutch....I know, that doesn't mean he is disabled.
The Vet on the left could be suffering from post traumatic syndrome for example.
We have to use our imagination here.
Just some thoughts.
TD
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<< <i>I thought that the vet on the right, with one leg, had two crutches.
TD >>
I think the Vet on the right has a prosthetic leg.
edited to add: On tenth look...I think you are right!