2011-W 9/11 National Silver Medal Proof (w/Box & COA)

2011-W 9/11 National Silver Medal Proof (w/Box & COA)

Introduction:

On the day of the 9/11 attack in 2001; many unfortunate souls lost their lives, while others bravely risk their own lives to save as many people as possible. Those survivors then had to endure the tragedy and bounce back to start a new life. In honor of all these people who showed great strength, courage, and hope in the face of this horrific event, US Mint has released the 2011-W 9/11 National Medal Proof (w/Box & COA). This medal has been authorized by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-221).

Medal Features:

• Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver.
• Proof Condition.
• Minted by the US Mint at West Mint Branch and has “W” mint mark.
• Total medals minted - 2 million.
• Obverse: Features Lady Liberty holding the Lamp of Remembrance in both her hands. On the background are two beacons of light stretching skyward. Inscriptions: “2001-2011,” “ALWAYS REMEMBER,” and artist initials. Designed by Donna Weaver and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
• Reverse: Depicts an eagle on a backdrop of cascading water. Inscriptions: “HONOR,” “HOPE,” “W” mint mark, and artist initials. Designed by Donna Weaver and sculpted by Joseph Menna.
• Medal comes encapsulated and hand packed in a US Mint issued presentation case. Comes with a certificate of authentication.

• 100% authentic and guaranteed by the U.S. Mint.

Why buy the 2011-W 9/11 National Medal Proof?

• This is one way of paying tribute to all those who perished in or survived the incident.
• For those who are related to this incident, the medal would be even more significant.
• Made of 1 oz .999 fine silver.
• Comes in a beautiful US Mint issued display box which protects its condition.

• Meaningful design with great eye appeal and impeccable proof finish.

Detailed Information:

September 11, 2001 was a black day in the American history, as New York suffered a catastrophic terror attack on the World Trade Center as well as the Pentagon. The entire world was shaken by this devastating incident. In 2011, to pay tribute and honor all those who perished in this incident, those who risked their lives to save others, and those who survived it, US Mint released a 2011 9/11 National Medal in silver.

President Barack Obama authorized the minting of these silver medals by signing the National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-221) on August 6, 2010. The medal commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attack and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center.

The Secretary of the Treasury is required to strike around 2 million of these US Silver Medals and offer for sale. Half of these medals were minted at the Philadelphia Mint and West Point Mint bearing the mint marks “P” and “W” respectively.

US Mint had received around two dozen designs. A consultation was held by the US Mint with a panel of U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and National September 11 Memorial & Museum members regarding these designs. Also, these designs were reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, thus the design by Donna Weaver, a master designer from the United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program, was selected for both obverse as well as reverse. The obverse and reverse design was sculpted by Phebe Hemphill and Joseph Menna respectively, both of whom are sculptors/engravers of the United States Mint.

The obverse design features Lady Liberty lifting up the Lamp of Remembrance and on the background are two beacons of light stretching skywards. These beacons of light resemble the Tribute of Light, an art installation made of 88 searchlights present at the site next to the site of the World Trade Center. These two beacons of light stretch skywards and can be seen from a very far distance. The lamp of the light held by Liberty symbolizes the immense loss of the apocalyptic day as well as the true endurance and resilience of those who preserved and prevailed the incident.

The reverse design features an eagle on a backdrop of cascading water. The eagle represents the strength of the survivors, families, and nation. The cascading water represents the peace, serenity, healing and the continuity of life.

Bullion Exchanges offers the 2011-W 9/11 National Medal Proof (w/Box & COA) at one of the most competitive prices in the industry.

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