2012 W US Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar Infantry Soldier $1 OGP US Mint

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National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin ActThe National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-357) signed into law on October 8, 2008, requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 silver dollar coins in commemoration of the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. The coin designs are emblematic of the courage, pride, sacrifice, sense of duty and history of the Infantry. As authorized, the United States Mint is producing 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar coins in proof and uncirculated qualities. Surcharges from this commemorative coin program are authorized to be paid to the National Infantry Foundation.Coin DesignsThe obverse (heads side) design of the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar features a modern Infantry soldier on rocky ground charging forward and beckoning the troops to follow, symbolizing the "Follow Me" motto of the Infantry. Inscriptions are LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and 2012. The representation of the contemporary soldier captures the essence of the Infantry's motto.The reverse (tails) design features the crossed rifles insignia, the branch insignia of the Infantry. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The insignia is a universally read more