Commemorative Coins (NAPSA)—Thesacrifices made by the nation’s disabled veterans will soon be honored with a new memorial in Washington, D.C.— but making the memoriala reality depends largely on the public to complete the mission. The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorialis the first in Washington, D.C. dedicated to disabled veterans across all ser- Americans OweA Debt: This limited-edition coin is part of a major undertaking to build a memorial to honor disabled vets. vice branches and all conflicts. To help raise the money needed for construction, the United States Mint created a special commemorative silver dollar. “The coin is a reminder forever of the brave servicemen and women whorisked, and continue to risk, their lives in defense of our country’s liberty,” said Arthur Wilson, DAV national adjutant and president of the Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation. Commemorative coins—only two per year are issued—require authorization by the U.S. Congress and are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time. 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars are $43.95 for proof or $35.95 for uncirculated, plus shipping and handling. To order a coin, visit www.usmint.gov and click “shop online” or call 1-800-USA-MINT. Information about the memorial is at www.avdlm.org.
