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Feb 16, 2012 · The United States Mint on Thursday, February 16, 2012, released the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollars and the Defenders of Freedom Set.
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Jan 26, 2012 · The United States Mint is announcing pricing for the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar and 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Program products. Prices for the silver products are in the table below.
Dec 28, 2022 · Coin Type – Infantry Soldier – 2012. Congress continued to honor the United States Army with an additional coin in 2012. This coin specifically honored the US Army Infantrymen, who have been so instrumental in every battle the Army has fought. Congress authorized a new commemorative Silver Dollar with a maximum mintage of 350,000 coins.
The 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar honors the infantry of the United States Army with designs emblematic of the branch.
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Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
The obverse (heads side) design of the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar features a modern Infantry soldier on rocky ground charging forward and beckoning the troops to follow, symbolizing the "Follow Me" motto of the Infantry. The representation of the contemporary soldier captures the essence of the Infantry's motto. The reverse (tails) design ...
Weight: 26.730 grams nominal Composition: 90 percent silver; 10 percent copper Diameter: 1.500 inches (±0.003) or 38.10 mm (±0.08) Mintage Limit: 350,000 across all product options Place struck: United States Mint at West Point ("W" mint mark)
Sculptor: Michael Gaudioso, Medallic ArtistDesigner: Joel IskowitzFeb 14, 2012 · The United States Mint will offer the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar in both proof and uncirculated qualities. In addition, the bureau will offer a special set featuring a proof coin mounted in a custom folder enhanced with a quote by President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. Army motto and a replica dog tag on a miniature chain. All product options include a Certificate of Authenticity.
Mar 16, 2012 · Introductory sale prices for commemorative 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar products end on Monday, March 19, 2012, at 5 PM EDT.
