United States Mint Medal Of Honor 2011 Commemorative Limited Mintage Proof Silver Dollar Coin Uncirculated With Philadelphia Mint Mark New In Velvetine Presentation Case With Certificate Of Authenticity

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UNITED STATES MINT
Medal Of Honor
2011 Commemorative Limited Mintage Proof Silver Dollar Coin Uncirculated With Philadelphia Mint Mark 
NEW IN VELVETINE PRESENTATION CASE WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY 

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.  It is presented to a person who distinguishes him or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while:
engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

Fewer than 3,500 Medals of Honor have ever been awarded.

The Medal of Honor was first authorized by Congress in 1861 as the Navy’s highest personal decoration, with the Army Medal of Honor authorized in 1862 and the Air Force Medal of Honor in 1956.  The medals are presented by the President in the name of Congress.

The “Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009,” Public Law 111–91—November 6, 2009, was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on November 6, 2009.  It authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 100,000 gold $5 and up to 500,000 silver $1 coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861.

The act calls for the designs to be emblematic of the traditions, legacy and heritage of the Medal of Honor and the distinguished service of its recipients.

As authorized, the United States Mint shall produce $5 gold and $1 silver coins in both proof and uncirculated qualities.  Surcharges in the amount of $35 for each gold coin and $10 for each silver coin are authorized to be paid to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation.

The foundation assists in perpetuating the legacy of the Medal of Honor by funding programs to promote the ideals of courage, sacrifice, selfless service and patriotism among the American public.

This listing is for one coin only, a proof silver dollar coin minted at Philadelphia.

Obverse (heads side): depicts the three current Army, Navy, and Air Force Medals of Honor, left to right.  The ribbon with field of stars in the center is the common feature of all three medals, reflecting the joint nature of modern era warfare and the fact that the Medal of Honor is the only U.S. military medal worn around the neck.  Inscriptions are:
             LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1861 – 2011
             MEDAL OF HONOR.

Reverse (tails side): depicts a contemporary infantry soldier carrying a wounded soldier to safety under enemy fire, reflecting the courage and self-sacrifice of all Medal of Honor recipients.  Inscriptions are:
               UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

This image of an infantry soldier carrying a wounded soldier to safety under enemy fire conveys the courage, selfless sacrifice and patriotism of Medal of Honor recipients, as well as the criteria established by Congress in 1963 requiring that all Medals of Honor be awarded only for heroic action in combat.

Coin Specifications:
Denomination:  Dollar Coin
Composition:  90% Silver, 10% copper
Diameter:  1.500 inches (± 0.003) or 38.10 mm (± 0.08)
Weight:  26.730 grams nominal
Edge:  Reeded
Mintage Limit:  500,000 (across all options)

This coin (1.5 inches or 38.1 mm in diameter) is much larger than both USA quarter (24.26 mm in diameter) and USA half dollar (30.61 mm in diameter).

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COIN MAY HAVE SUPERFICIAL NICKS, SCRATCHES, WEAR OF FINISH AND STACKING MARKS FROM THE MINT.

COIN YOU RECEIVE MAY DIFFER FROM THAT SHOWN IN PHOTO BUT WILL BE IN SAME GENERAL CONDITION.

This United States Mint Medal Of Honor Commemorative Limited Mintage Proof Silver Dollar Coin makes a great collectible numismatic gift for yourself and/or someone you know.

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