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US $1,894.78
In 1982, the U.S. Mint began issuing special, non-currency coins to commemorate important American people, places, and groups. The coins, which are authorized by acts of Congress, often take the form of silver dollars, and only a limited number are produced.
Part of the coin's sale price goes to support the cause that's being honored, so commemorative silver dollars also help preserve national monuments and fund national museums. More than $418,000,000 has been raised through the program since it began.
For 2010, the U.S. Mint issued two commemorative silver dollars - one celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and one honoring the American Veterans Disabled for Life (AVDL).
The AVDL silver dollar was authorized by Congress in July, 2008 and released in February, 2010.
Only 350,000 of the coins are being produced. Both proof and uncirculated coins are being struck at the West Point mint. They weigh 26.73 grams, and they're 90% silver and 10% copper
The obverse or heads side of the coin was designed by Don Everhart, one of the mint's sculptor-engravors. It shows three soldiers from the knees down, and one of them has only one leg. Inscriptions on the obverse include THEY STOOD UP FOR US, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST with the year 2010.
The reverse or tails side was designed by Thomas Cleveland, a master designer. It features a wreath of oak branches entwined with ribbons. The branches symbolize the strength of the veterans and the flower at the base is a forget-me-not. The inscriptions on this side read TAKE THIS MOMENT TO HONOR OUR DISABLED DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM, ONE DOLLAR, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The surcharge for these will go toward a memorial to be built in Washington, DC.
They'll be sold by the U.S. Mint until they run out. The price for the uncirculated version is $35.95 and the proof version is $43.95.
Few subjects have deserved this honor more than America's disabled veterans, and the design of this coin is a poignant reminder of their sacrifice.
Some of the previous U.S. commemorative silver dollars have been pretty good investments, especially the 2001 Buffalo Silver Dollar. Some proof versions of that coin sell for more than ten times the original price.
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American One Dollar Bills $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts American One Dollar Bills - Photographic Print |
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American Twenty Dollar Bill of 1775 $49.99 American Twenty Dollar Bill of 1775 - Giclee Print |
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A Colonial Six Dollar Bill of 1776, an American Fifty Dollar Bill of 1779 $49.99 A Colonial Six Dollar Bill of 1776, an American Fifty Dollar Bill of 1779 - Giclee Print |
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American Dollar Bill Paper Clipped to Accounting Book $29.99 American Dollar Bill Paper Clipped to Accounting Book - Photographic Print |
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Black Wool Suit with American Dollar Bills in the Pocket $29.99 Black Wool Suit with American Dollar Bills in the Pocket - Photographic Print |
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American Dollar Bills in Black Weather Wallet $29.99 American Dollar Bills in Black Weather Wallet - Photographic Print |
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Blue Jeans with American Dollar Bills in the Pocket $29.99 Blue Jeans with American Dollar Bills in the Pocket - Photographic Print |
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American One Dollar Bills Hanging on Clothes Line $29.99 American One Dollar Bills Hanging on Clothes Line - Photographic Print |
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Model House on Pile of American Dollar Bills $29.99 Model House on Pile of American Dollar Bills - Photographic Print |
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Euro Coins on Top of an American Dollar Bill $39.99 Stephen Alvarez Euro Coins on Top of an American Dollar Bill - Photographic Print |
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Detail of a Traditional Twenty Dollar American Banknote $29.99 Detail of a Traditional Twenty Dollar American Banknote - Photographic Print |
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American Dollar Bill Used as Bait in Wooden Mousetrap $29.99 American Dollar Bill Used as Bait in Wooden Mousetrap - Photographic Print |
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Euro Coin Lies on Top of an American Dollar Bill $39.99 Stephen Alvarez Euro Coin Lies on Top of an American Dollar Bill - Photographic Print |
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Hand Holds a Wad of American Hundred Dollar Bills $39.99 Stephen Alvarez Hand Holds a Wad of American Hundred Dollar Bills - Photographic Print |
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Crumpled American Dollar Bill on Red Graph of Economic Loss $29.99 Crumpled American Dollar Bill on Red Graph of Economic Loss - Photographic Print |
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Close-Up of a Stack of American One Dollar Bill Notes $29.99 Close-Up of a Stack of American One Dollar Bill Notes - Photographic Print |
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Corner of American Dollar Bill on Newspaper Stock Market Report $29.99 Corner of American Dollar Bill on Newspaper Stock Market Report - Photographic Print |
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Biography of the Dollar $11.99 Will the sun set on the greatest currency in the history of the world? For decades the dollar has been the undisputed champ. It’s not only the currency of America but much of the world as well, the fuel of global prosperity. As the superengine of the world’s only superpower, it’s accepted everywhere. When an Asian company trades with South America, those transactions are done in dollars, the currency of international business. But for how much longer? Economists fear America is digging a hole with an economy based on massive borrowing and huge deficits that cloud the dollar’s future. Will the buck be eclipsed by the euro or even China’s renminbi? Should Americans worry when the value of the mighty U.S. dollar sinks to par with the Canadian “loonie”? Craig Karmin’s in-depth “biography” of the dollar explores these issues. It also examines the green-back’s history, allure, and unique role as a catalyst for globalization, and how the American buck became so almighty that $ became perhaps the most powerful symbol on earth. Biography of the Dollar explores every aspect of its subject: the power of the Federal Reserve, the inner sanctums of foreign central banks that stockpile the currency, and the little-known circles of foreign exchange traders that determine a currency’s worth. It traces the dollar’s ascendancy, including one incredibly important duck-hunting trip and the world-changing Bretton Woods Conference. With its watermark, color-shifting inks, and a presidential portrait that glows under ultraviolet light, the dollar has obsessed foreign governments, some of which have tried to counterfeit it. Even Saddam Hussein, who insisted on being paid in euros for oil, had $750,000 in hundred-dollar bills when captured. Yet if a worldwide currency has enabled a global economy to flourish, it’s also allowed the United States to owe unbelievable, shocking amounts of money—paying hundreds of millions of dollars every single day just in interest on foreign debt; that’s raised concerns that the dollar standard may not be sustainable. Any threat to the dollar’s privileged status would do much more than hurt American pride. It would mean U.S. companies and citizens would not be able to borrow at the low rates they have become accustomed to. The dollar’s demise would impact the rest of the world, too, boosting the costs of trade and investment if no other currency was able to play the same crucial role. Ultimately the dollar system may weaken, but it should endure—a while longer, at least; it’s in few people’s interest to see it fail, and there is still no credible alternative. Biography of the Dollar is must reading for anyone who wants to understand what truly makes the world go ’round—and whether it will continue to spin the way we want it to. From the Hardcover edition. |
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American Silver Eagle and Walking Liberty Half Dollar $459.24 Beautiful coin set is a must-have for any collectionCollectible set features the American Silver Eagle dollar and a Walking Liberty Silver half dollar Brilliant collection makes a great gift for expert or novice coin collectorsBoth coins display the beautiful walking liberty obverse designed by A.A. WeimanAmerican Silver Eagle dollar was uncirculated in 2007Walking Liberty Half Dollar minted from 1916 - 1947 |
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American Coin Treasures 1883-O Morgan Dollar $280.63 Enhance your coin collection with this Morgan dollar. This American Coin Treasures silver dollar is from 1883 and comes with a certificate of authenticity.Brand: American Coin TreasuresBrilliant circulated 1883-O Morgan Dollar Graded MS60 by the American Alliance Coin Grading Service Certificate of authenticity is included |
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The Simple Dollar $15.99 Struggling with debt? Frustrated about work? Just not satisfied with life? The Simple Dollar can change your life. Trent Hamm found himself drowning in consumer debt, working in a job he couldn’t stand… and figured out how to escape that debt and build the fulfilling career he’d always dreamt about, all at the same time. Hamm shared his experiences at TheSimpleDollar.com—and built it into one of America’s top personal finance websites. Now, The Simple Dollar is a book: packed with practical tips, tools, and lessons you can use to transform your life, too. This isn’t just “another” personal finance book: it’s profoundly motivating, empowering, practical, and 100% grounded in today’s American realities. Trent Hamm will show you how to rewrite the rules, creating healthier relationships with money… and with your loved ones, too. With his help, you can get out of debt, start moving forward, and build the strong personal community that offers true happiness—no matter what happens to the economy. · Escape the plastic prison, and stop running to stand still 5 simple steps to eliminate credit card debt… and 5 more to start moving forward · Shift your life’s balance towards more positive, stronger relationships Learn how to put the golden rule to work for you · Discover the power of goals in a random world Then, learn how to overcome inertia, and transform goals into reality · Navigate the treacherous boundaries between love and money Move towards deeper communication, greater honesty, and more courage |
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Woman Holding Out American Dollar Bills, Close-Up of Hand $24.99 George Marks Woman Holding Out American Dollar Bills, Close-Up of Hand - Photographic Print |
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American One Dollar Bills Fanned Out in a Circular Arrangement $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts American One Dollar Bills Fanned Out in a Circular Arrangement - Photographic Print |
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American Hundred-Dollar Bill Sticks Out of a Wallet in a Pocket $39.99 Stephen Alvarez American Hundred-Dollar Bill Sticks Out of a Wallet in a Pocket - Photographic Print |
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Clear Clock with Black Numbers and Hands with Reflection of American Dollar Bill $29.99 Clear Clock with Black Numbers and Hands with Reflection of American Dollar Bill - Photographic Print |
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Close-Up of American Silver Dollar Coin with Eagle on its Face $29.99 Close-Up of American Silver Dollar Coin with Eagle on its Face - Photographic Print |
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Desegregating the Dollar $65 Capitalism and slavery stand as the two economic phenomena that have most clearly defined the United States. Yet, despite African Americans' nearly $500 billion annual spending power, surprisingly little attention has been devoted to the ways U.S. businesses have courted black dollars in post-slavery America. Robert E. Weems, Jr., presents the first fully integrated history of black consumerism over the course of the last century. The World War I era Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern and southern cities stimulated initial corporate interest in blacks as consumers. A generation later, as black urbanization intensified during World War II and its aftermath, the notion of a distinct, profitable African American consumer market gained greater currency. Moreover, black socioeconomic gains resulting from the Civil Rights movement which itself featured such consumer justice protests as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, further enhanced the status and influence of African American shoppers. Unwilling to settle for facile answers, Weems explores the role of black entrepreneurs who promoted the importance of the African American consumer market to U.S. corporations. Their actions, ironically, set the stage for the ongoing destruction of black-owned business. While the extent of educational, employment, and residential desegregation remains debatable, African American consumer dollars have, by any standard, been fully incorporated into the U.S. economy. Desegregating the Dollar takes us through the "blaxploitation" film industry, the vast market for black personal care products, and the insidious exploitation of black urban misery by liquor and cigarette advertisers. Robert E. Weems, Jr., has given us the definitive account of the complicated relationship between African Americans, capitalism, and consumerism. |
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Susan B. Anthony Dollar and First Sacagawea Dollar $37.4 American Coin Treasures presents the last Susan B. Anthony Dollar and the first Sacajawea Dollar. These coins are a must have for any coin enthusiast. The Susan B. Anthony Dollar was brought back into circulation for one last year in 1999The dollar coin was designed by Frank Gasparro in 1979Susan B. Anthony Dollar is composed of copper-nickel clad and resembles the size of a quarterThe first year issue of the Sacajawea golden dollar coin was designed by Glenna Goodacre Sacajawea coin is composed of a copper, zinc, manganese and nickel clad Certificate of authenticity is includedDimensions: 5.375 inches x 3.375 inches x 0.31 inches |
