The US Mint is now offering the 2011 United States Army Commemorative Coins in gold, silver and clad compositions and in proof and uncirculated collector qualities for introductory prices ranging from a low of $15.95 to a high of $449.95.
United States Army Commemorative Coins: Gold $5, Silver Dollar and Clad Half-Dollar in Proof and UncirculatedThe coins, authorized by Public Law 110-450 or the United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008, were released by the United States Mint at noon Eastern Time on January 31, 2011.
The available face values and precious metals content include a $5 gold, a silver dollar and a clad half-dollar. Each of these commemorative coins features differing obverse and reverse designs, but all celebrate and honor the founding of the United States Army as the first American military branch in 1775.
"The designs for the 2011 U.S. Army Commemorative Coins unveiled today celebrate our magnificent Army's storied history and heritage and signify a remarkable public tribute to every American Soldier who has served our nation in war and in peace," said Secretary of the Army John McHugh following the initial unveiling of the designs on December 13 and the 111th Army-Navy football game.
The clad half dollar is composed of the same metals that are used in standard circulating change, the silver dollar is struck in 90% silver with a weight of 0.774 troy ounces and the $5 gold piece includes 90% gold with a weight of 0.242 troy ounces. While investors and collectors think of a coin's intrinsic value as their worth if melted down, that is not what Army Historical Foundation Executive Director Retired Brig. Gen. Creighton W. Abrams Jr. was talking about when he noted the coins' real worth.
"The intrinsic value of these commemorative coins is certain to resonate with our more than one million currently-serving Soldiers and their families and our 11-million surviving Army veterans across the country as sincere public appreciation of their selfless service and personal sacrifices," said Abrams. "On their behalf, I thank the Congress for enacting the coin legislation, the United States Mint for the stunning designs of the coins, and the American public for their continuing support of our Soldiers and Army veterans."
Surcharges for each coin sold will be paid to the Army Historical Foundation to support the construction of the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Va.
The United States Mint will issue a maximum of 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 silver $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins.
Where to Buy
The commemorative coins may be found and purchased on the U.S. Mint Website at http://www.usmint.gov/. Purchases may also be made by calling the toll-free number 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers may order by calling TTY 1-888-321-MINT (6468). All domestic orders will be assessed a $4.95 fee to cover shipping and handling costs.
A brief description of each coin design, as provided by the Mint, follows.
Half-Dollar Coin Design
The obverse design, by Donna Weaver, represents the significant contributions of the U.S. Army during peacetime and features a U.S. Army soldier surveying, two servicemen building a flood wall and a Redstone Army rocket used during early space exploration. It was sculpted by Charles L. Vickers.
The reverse design, by Thomas Cleveland, symbolizes the U.S. Army as the first military service to defend the country and its key role in the Nation's internal development. The design features an enlisted Continental soldier armed with a musket and 13 stars representing the original Colonies. It was sculpted by Joseph Menna.
Silver Dollar Design
The obverse design, by Richard Masters, depicts the busts of a male and female soldier, symbolizing worldwide deployment of the 21st century U.S. Army. It was sculpted by Michael Gaudioso.
The reverse design, by Susan Gamble, symbolizes the seven core values of the U.S. Army. The design features an image of the Great Seal of the United States, worn on U.S. Army dress and service uniforms since the early 1800's. It was sculpted by Don Everhart.
$5 Gold Coin Design
The obverse design, by Joel Iskowitz, represents the U.S. Army's war service from the Revolutionary War through today, symbolizing its continuity of strength and readiness. The design features, from left to right, Continental, Civil War, modern, World War II and World War I soldiers. It was sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
The reverse design is based on the official U.S. Army emblem and represents the unbroken history of loyalty and commitment to defend the Nation. It was sculpted by Joseph Menna.
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