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For some reason the eye's look creepy in this photograph. 2013 five star general proof $   |
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It's Generals day!  Looking good so far.   |
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The eyes do look creepy, don't they!
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I'm thinking they sprout razor teeth after dark  |
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Here's the uncirculated version. I also have the half but don't have a picture.  |
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2012 infantry proof dollar   |
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Today's commemorative is in honor of the Queen of Battle, the Infantry. The coin was authorized in 2008 by PL 110-357 to commemorate Quote:
...the legacy of the United States Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. The museum is in Columbus, GA just outside the home of the Infantry, FT Benning. If you're in the area, it's worth the time to visit. Here's my example of the proof silver dollar .  Edited by BadDog
05/23/2018 2:31 pm
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Well said BadDog. Quote:
The museum is in Columbus, GA just outside the home of the Infantry, FT Benning. I've visited - and truly wish I had more than one day to fully explore the entire collection and history represented there. Say the same for the Marine Corps museum in Virginia - another amazing place celebrating the legacy of those who have served. Appreciate you modern collectors for keeping this thread going ... I'll join again when my classic silver set comes up next. Hope you are waiting to view more worn out commemorative.  Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Here's to the Army Infantry (Mosul, 2010, 4th ID):  |
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One of six commemorative coins authorized by PL 103-328, the Mint says that the 1997 Botanic Garden coin Quote:
commemorates the United States Botanic Garden, a living museum of flowers and plants established in Washington, DC by the founding fathers; George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. President James Monroe signed legislation in 1820 that led to the creation of the U.S. Botanic Garden. Just across the street from the Capitol, the Botanic Garden is another museum well worth taking the time to explore if you're visiting Washington DC. Here's my example of the proof silver dollar...  Edited by BadDog
05/24/2018 07:55 am
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1994 capitol proof dollar   |
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One of five coins authorized by 103-186 in 1993, the Bicentennial of the United States Capitol coin was Quote:
. to commemorate the U.S. Capitol's Bicentennial and to pay tribute to its architectural magnificence. With PL 103-186, the Congress decided to reign in the rapidly growing out of control modern commemorative coin programs as the law indicated Quote:
TITLE III—REFORM OF COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROGRAMS
SEC. 301. SENSE OF CONGRESS RESOLUTION.
(a) FINDINGS.— The Congress hereby makes the following findings:
(1) Congress has authorized 18 commemorative coin programs in the 9 years since 1984.
(2) There are more meritorious causes, events, and people worthy of commemoration than can be honored with commemorative coinage.
(3) Commemorative coin legislation has increased at a pace beyond that which the numismatic community can reasonably be expected to absorb.
(4) It is in the interests of all Members of Congress that a policy be established to control the flow of commemorative coin legislation.
(b) DECLARATION.— It is the sense of the Congress that the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate should not report or otherwise clear for consideration by the House of Representatives or the Senate legislation providing for more than 2 commemorative coin programs for any year, unless the committee determines, on the basis of a recommendation by the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee, that extraordinary merit exists for an additional commemorative coin program. Since passing this law, the Congress has generally adhered to this self-imposed limitation of no more than two commemorative coin programs per year. Here's my example of the proof silver dollar...  Edited by BadDog
05/25/2018 1:00 pm
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If you're visiting Washington DC, after you see the Botanic Garden, then a tour of the Capitol Visitor Center is a must. Especially if you'd like to see how over $600 million was spent. The displays and tour are quite interesting. The restrooms are VERY nice as well  Of course the Congress didn't build the Visitor Center just for the restrooms. In fact PL 106-126 states, Quote:
Congress finds that—
(1) Congress moved to Washington, District of Columbia, and first convened in the Capitol building in the year 1800;
(2) the Capitol building is now the greatest visible symbol of representative democracy in the world;
(3) the Capitol building has approximately 5,000,000 visitors annually and suffers from a lack of facilities necessary to properly serve them;
(4) the Capitol building and persons within the Capitol have been provided with excellent security through the dedication and sacrifice of the United States Capitol Police;
(5) Congress has appropriated $100,000,000, to be supplemented with private funds, to construct a Capitol Visitor Center to provide continued high security for the Capitol and enhance the educational experience of visitors to the Capitol;
(6) Congress would like to offer the opportunity for all persons to voluntarily participate in raising funds for the Capitol Visitor Center; and
(7) it is appropriate to authorize coins commemorating the first convening of the Congress in the Capitol building with proceeds from the sale of the coins, less expenses, being deposited for the United States Capitol Preservation Commission with the specific purpose of aiding in the construction, maintenance, and preservation of a Capitol Visitor Center. That originally appropriated $100 million didn't even come close to the final cost  Here are my examples of the proof Half Eagle and Silver Dollar coins...   Edited by BadDog
05/26/2018 07:02 am
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