The United States Mint has announced introductory and regular pricing for the two commemorative coins scheduled for release this year.
The US Mint price notice was published in late January by the Federal Register, which is the official daily source for rules, proposed rules, and notices of government agencies and organization.
The two silver 2010 commemorates include:
American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coins -- Release date of February 25, 2010
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollars -- Release date of March 23, 2010
Both coins have the same specifications of: 90 percent silver, 10 percent copper, a nominal weight of 27.730 grams and a diameter of 1.500 inches or 38.100 mm.
US Mint Director Ed Moy on Saturday, August 22, unveiled the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar Coin designs.
Meant to honor those who were permanently disabled while serving in the United States Military, the coins will have a face value of $1 and contain 90% silver.
The obverse (head side) bears an image of the legs and boots of three disabled veterans. A pair of crutches is visible along with the inscriptions 'THEY STOOD UP FOR US,' 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' '2010' and 'LIBERTY.'
President Bush today signed legislation that will honor disabled Veterans with commemorative silver dollar coins for 2010.
The designs of the coins are to...
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