Throughout the course of American history, millions of individuals have answered their country's call for military service during peace-time and war. Unfortunately, during that service, many have been wounded.
The United States Mint, through an act of Congress, will soon be issuing coins meant to honor those brave heroes. Called the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar, these coins are just a small reminder of the sacrifices many have made for the freedom of the world.
The coins pay tribute to all military members, past and present, who received wounds as a result of their service. Some still carry those scars, while others died after living with the wounds and scars, and then there were those who paid the ultimate price with their life.
Each coin is struck from 90% silver and 10% copper to a diameter of 1.5 inches. The obverse shows the legs and boots of three disabled veterans, one of them with crutches. Over the top is the inscription "They Stood Up For Us."
On the reverse, the inscription "Take This Moment to Honor Our Disabled Defenders of Freedom" is found inside a wreath of oak branches.
The Mint will be striking up to 350,000 of these coins across all product options including proof and uncirculated versions. Each coin will be struck at the Mint's West Point facility.
Regular price on these coins will be $43.95 for the proof and $35.95 for the uncirculated with a release date of February 25, 2010. However, the Mint plans to offer the coins at a special introductory rate of $39.95 and $33.95 until March 29.
A surcharge of $10 from the sale of each coin will be paid to the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to support the construction of a memorial in Washington, D.C.
For more information on these coins, please see the Disabled For Life Proof or Disabled for Life Uncirculated pages.
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