USA Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar 2012
USA, West Point
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 529 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.7 mm |
| diameter | 38.1 mm |
| weight | 26.73 g |
Obverse:
Warrior
Weapon
Creators:
Norman E. Nemeth (NEN)
2012
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Weapon
Creators:
Joel Iskowitz (JI), Michael Gaudioso (MG), Ronald D. Sanders (RS)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar was issued to commemorate the legacy of the United States Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. The program included a silver dollar coin with a maximum mintage of 350,000 pieces. The designs for the coin were announced before a football game between the Fort Benning Doughboys and the Columbus State University Cougars on October 27, 2011. The opening coin toss was performed with a prototype of the commemorative coin. This prototype was one of several test strikes created by the United States Mint using a master die and carrying a bullion finish, which is not approved for commemorative coins. The prototype and other test strikes were retained by the US Mint and eventually melted. Sales of the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollars began at the United States Mint on February 16, 2012. Pricing for the coins was $49.95 for proofs and $44.95 for uncirculated coins during an introductory period, with prices $5 higher during the regular sales period. A Defenders of Freedom Set was also available priced at $51.95. This product included the proof coin and a replica dog tag. The price of each coin included a surcharge to be paid to the National Infantry Foundation to establish an endowment to support the maintenance of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center after its completion.Read More
