The United States Mint has officially released the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar, the first commemorative coin issued in 2010. Proceeds from the coin will support construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The collector proof and uncirculated silver coins have a maximum mintage of 350,000. The limited edition coin honors more than three million permanently disabled veterans living today and pays tribute to all deceased disabled veterans from throughout our Nation's history. Each dollar is struck from 90% silver and 10% copper, weighs 26.73 grams and measures 1.5 inches in diameter.
A special introductory price of $39.95 for a proof coin and $33.95 for an uncirculated coin until March 29, 2010. Afterward, proof coins will cost $43.95; uncirculated coins will cost $35.95. Shipping and handling charges are additional on all coins.
For more information or to purchase one of these beautiful coins, visit
www.usmint.gov or call 1-800-USA-MINT. Hearing and speech impared customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT. For more information about the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C., please visit
www.avdlm.org 
