Special Commemorative

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In 1982, the U.S. Mint began issuing special, non-currency coins to commemorate important American people, places, and groups. The coins, which are authorized by acts of Congress, often take the form of silver dollars, and only a limited number are produced.

Part of the coin's sale price goes to support the cause that's being honored, so commemorative silver dollars also help preserve national monuments and fund national museums. More than $418,000,000 has been raised through the program since it began.

For 2010, the U.S. Mint issued two commemorative silver dollars - one celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and one honoring the American Veterans Disabled for Life (AVDL).

The AVDL silver dollar was authorized by Congress in July, 2008 and released in February, 2010.

Only 350,000 of the coins are being produced. Both proof and uncirculated coins are being struck at the West Point mint. They weigh 26.73 grams, and they're 90% silver and 10% copper

The obverse or heads side of the coin was designed by Don Everhart, one of the mint's sculptor-engravors. It shows three soldiers from the knees down, and one of them has only one leg. Inscriptions on the obverse include THEY STOOD UP FOR US, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST with the year 2010.

The reverse or tails side was designed by Thomas Cleveland, a master designer. It features a wreath of oak branches entwined with ribbons. The branches symbolize the strength of the veterans and the flower at the base is a forget-me-not. The inscriptions on this side read TAKE THIS MOMENT TO HONOR OUR DISABLED DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM, ONE DOLLAR, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

The surcharge for these will go toward a memorial to be built in Washington, DC.

They'll be sold by the U.S. Mint until they run out. The price for the uncirculated version is $35.95 and the proof version is $43.95.

Few subjects have deserved this honor more than America's disabled veterans, and the design of this coin is a poignant reminder of their sacrifice.

Some of the previous U.S. commemorative silver dollars have been pretty good investments, especially the 2001 Buffalo Silver Dollar. Some proof versions of that coin sell for more than ten times the original price.

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What is a Commemorative Silver Dollar

When it comes to making a commemorative silver dollar, no country does it more often or does it better than the United States of America. Almost every major event, occasion or important individual has had a commemorative silver dollar designed and minted in its honor. This is what makes the U.S. such a wonderful place to live and also what keeps coin collectors, amateur and professional, happy and constantly shopping for their favorite new or old commemorative silver dollar.

Commemorative dollars have been around since the days of the Romans. They have a genuine appeal to them not only because of the intricate craftsmanship that goes into their design but also because of their historical significance. Some of the more popular commemorative silver dollars include the Statue of Liberty, Olympic, USO, Eisenhower, Constitution, West Point and more.

Popular Past Commemorative Silver Dollars

• Olympic Commemorative 2-pc set - This set is the first U.S. Olympic coin set ever and consists of .900 fine Silver Dollars for the 1983-S and the 1984-S Olympics in Los Angeles.

• 1987 Constitution Commemorative Silver Dollar is a 90% silver coin that was minted in San Francisco and pays tribute to the Constitution with the words THE US CONSTITUTION 200 ANNIVERSARY on the top of the coin and 1787 LIBERTY 1987 on the bottom.

• 1991 Mount Rushmore silver dollar portrays an inscription of Mount Rushmore on the front of the coin with LIBERTY on the top and a laurel wreath on the bottom and the words GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY right below the drawing of Mount Rushmore to celebrate the 50th anniversary.

• West Point Bicentennial commemorative silver dollar has a picture of the famous West Point on the front of the coin and 1802 LIBERTY 2002 right above the picture.

• 1979 Susan B. Anthony Silver Dollars are coins made with .750 copper and .250 nickel and minted in Denver, Philadelphia and San Francisco. They are the first small size Dollar coin as well as the first with an identifiable woman.

• Eisenhower Silver Dollar Set is an 11-pc set of Eisenhower Dollars that also includes Bicentennial coins. These were the last large size dollars that were to be minted and were completed 1971 to 1978.

Although this appears to be only a short list of commemorative dollars, you'll find there are many more to choose from and they're in a wide variety of styles and prices ranges.

Newest and Latest Commemorative

The year 2009 brings the coin collectors and the public in general a very special commemorative silver dollar in the Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar. The coin is to celebrate 2000 years since the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Although mintage will only be at 500,000 coins, they will also be used to raise money for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. The Lincoln coin is 90% silver with a portrait of Old Abe designed by Justin Kunz. The reverse of the coin has a laurel wreath along with the last 43 words of Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address along with Lincoln's signature. In terms of investment purposes, this dollar looks to have the makings of being a great addition to any portfolio.
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Should I save my "Obama Wins" newspapers?

Do you think they'll be worth much someday in the future? I have my local papers from Election Day, the day after and a special commemorative edition about Obama. Should I seal them up and keep them in a safe place - and then take them out in like ten or twenty years?

I think you should keep it, maybe somewhere away from your daily routine so that you won't have temptation to throw it away in a year or five. It's a part of hisory and your grandchildren will thank you for saving it for them.

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BERNARDS TWP. – Boy Scout Troop 351 is celebrating the 250th anniversary of Bernards Township by selling special commemorative coverlets. The coverlets will be available throughout the year and show pictures of some of the township’s landmarks.

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