In 2019, the American Legion marked its 100^th anniversary. This US War veteran organization was founded in 1919. The national headquarters for the American Legion is today in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, the organization was founded and rooted in the efforts of US soldiers in World War I. Each of these silver coins contains .8594 Troy oz of pure .999 pure silver. Each of the coins has a face value of $1, which is considered to be legal tender backed by the United States government. This coin is considered to be highly collectible by the collector and investor with an appreciation for veteran-themed coins and silver products.

Highlights:

• Delivered secured in a protective capsule, in black US Mint box; includes Certificate of Authenticity included!
• Mintage limited to just 400,000!
• Contains 26.730 Grams (.8594 Troy oz) of .999 pure silver.
• Face value of $1, backed by the United States government.
• Obverse features the American Legion emblem.
• Reverse features the United States and American Legion flag, with a fleur de lis.

Your 2019-P American Legion 100th Anniversary Silver Coin is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. This means that the coins are in perfect condition and are protected to keep them that way. Each of the coins is housed in packaging that includes a plastic capsule, a velvet-lined US Mint box, and a Certificate of Authenticity that was issued by the United States Mint.

The American Legion was established in Paris, France, on March 15, 1919. The organization was founded in the American Club in Place de la Concorde in Paris by soldiers who were attached to the American Expeditionary Forces. These forces were instructed with occupying Europe as the continent rebuilt itself after the utter devastation of World War I.

Obverse

The obverse design of the 2019-P American Legion 100th Anniversary Silver Coin features the American Legions emblem. This includes a five-pointed star with US in the center of the star and the words American Legion on the badge around it. The emblem is flanked by oak leaves and a lily, the latter of which reflects the organizations founding in France.

Reverse

The reverse design of the 2019-P American Legion 100th Anniversary Silver Coin features the image of two cross flags, which include the United States flag and the flag of the American Legion. The fleur de lis positioned above the flags indicates that the group was founded in France. It also includes engravings of the date marks of founding (1919) and the 100^thanniversary (2019).

The American Legion is a place for US Veterans to gather together after serving. The American Legion stands on four pillars of service to America’s war veterans: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children and Youth.

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