Commemorative Coins for Disabled Veterans

posted on Jan 28 by Stacy in the Disability News category

On February 21st, the first of two commemorative coins honoring disabled veterans is scheduled to be released. The coin, known as the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar is struck from 90% silver and 10% copper, and is authorized by the American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative coin act of 2008. Each coin features an image of the legs of three disabled veterans on the obverse of the coin along with the inscription “THEY STOOD UP FOR US.” The reverse shows a wreath of oak branches with a forget-me-not flower at its base. Inside the wreath the inscription “Take This Moment to Honor Our Disabled Defenders of Freedom” is found.