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This coin, as you see, is the bronze version of the medal for sale to the general public. As Commem's mentions in his excellent write-up, the silver coin was only issued to soldiers and veterans contributing to that military effort. Until I read his post I was scratching my head about this coin. Surprisingly, this commemorative is not listed in the 2024 Handbook of United States Coins. Anyone have any thoughts on that? Designers: Obverse - Thomas D. Rogers, Sr. Reverse - John MercantiDiameter - 38.1mm Weight - 23.8g Commems: http://goccf.com/t/409073  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Not listed because it's not a coin.
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This is a commemorative but not in the traditional sense either. But I wouldn't mind having one for my efforts back then.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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@mike31093: The Handbook does not yet include the medals struck by the US Mint - there have been hundreds!
Things might change in the future, but, for now, you won't find answers regarding medals in the Whitman Handbook or Guide Book.
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Very nice!  Errers and Varietys.
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Not listed because it's not a coin. But, Coinfrog, the silver issue is. Not including it begs more questions. Was the coin automatically issued? Or did the soldier/veteran have to apply for one? How were they made aware of this 'benefit'? |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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But, Coinfrog, the silver issue is. Not including it begs more questions. Can you provide the specific listing of the silver piece in the Handbook?Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Can you provide the specific listing of the silver piece in the Handbook? Commems, you misinterpreted my reply to Coinfrog. Sorry. The silver coin is NOT in the handbook. That was the basis for my question. Since it's still a silver coin, I was wondering why it was not in the handbook. I'm still much a novice here so perhaps my question is dumb, for lack of a better word. Is it not a numismatic coin? Or omtted simply because it was not available to the public. If it were included with the caveat "not available for public sale" perhaps someone deserving of the coin but unaware of its existence might then apply for it. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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The Gulf War veterans piece was issued only as a medal in silver and bronze - not a legal tender coin. This is why you are not finding it listed.
There was a Vietnam Veterans silver dollar issued in 1994, but not a Gulf War coin.
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The Gulf War veterans piece was issued only as a medal in silver So, I say sheepishly, I did not pick up on that obvious fact. The issue was still a medal so I expect the silver issue looks just like the bronze issue. Thanks for clarifying. Are different dies used for different composite materials? Edited by mike31093
09/17/2023 09:35 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Are different dies used for different composite materials? Generally, Yes. But it's not an absolute requirement (assuming the differing metallic compositions have the same-sized.planchets). Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Posted 09/15/2023 10:28 pm
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
