2019 American Legion Proof Silver Dollar & Medal Set 99.99% Silver

  
2019 American Legion Proof Silver Dollar & Medal Set 99.99% Silver - Currently unavailable from the US Mint - Limited to 10,000 sets. This product includes an American Legion 100. Anniversary Proof Silver Dollar and an American Veterans Silver Medal. This medal will be available in silver, only in this set, though it is expected to be available in bronze beginning sometime in 2020.

This program commemorates the 100. Anniversary of the founding of The American Legion on March 15, 1919, by members of the American Expeditionary Forces occupying Europe after World War I. The American Legions primary focus is on service to veterans, service members, and communities. The American Legion was founded on four pillars: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, Children and Youth, and was incorporated by Congress the same year as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Join us in celebrating The American Legions 100 years of service!

Coin Obverse: The obverse (heads) design depicts The American Legion emblem adorned by oak leaves and a lily, commemorating the founding of The American Legion in Paris, France. Inscriptions are LIBERTY, 2019, and IN GOD WE TRUST. Reverse: The reverse (tails) design represents the founding of The American Legion in Paris in 1919. Above the crossed American and American Legion flags is a fleur de lis and the inscription 100 YEARS OF SERVICE.

Additional inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1919, 2019, and E PLURIBUS UNUM. Medal Obverse: This design portrays a bald eagle spreading its wings as it prepares for flight, suggesting the initiative, determination, and personal courage required by those who choose to serve in our Nations Armed Forces. The five stars represent the five branches of the U. The inscription HONORING AMERICAS VETERANS encircles the design. Reverse: This design depicts a field of stars symbolizing all American veterans past, present, and future.

A lone incused star below the field represents the veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country. The absence of this star in the field conveys the supreme sense of loss to the Nation. The inscription SERVICE AND SACRIFICE is featured. The item "2019 American Legion Proof Silver Dollar & Medal Set 99.99% Silver" is in sale since Friday, August 9, 2019.

This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins". The seller is "certified_dime" and is located in Concord, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Certification: Uncertified
• Strike Type: Proof
• Year: 2019