The 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar commemorates the U.S. Army Infantry with designs symbolizing the branch’s legacy on both the obverse and reverse sides of the coin.
2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Proof and Uncirculated Editions
On February 16, 2012, the U.S. Mint released the Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar in various formats: a proof coin, an uncirculated coin, and as part of the “2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Set.” This set includes a proof dollar and a replica Army dog tag on a miniature chain, all neatly packaged in a descriptive folder.
Each coin is made of 90% silver, and the Mint plans to produce no more than 350,000 of the commemorative coins across all products. The Defenders of Freedom Set was priced at $51.95 with a cap of 50,000 sets. The proof and uncirculated coins initially sold for $49.95 and $44.95, respectively, but after March 19, 2012, regular prices of $54.95 and $49.95 were set. These coins were available for purchase directly through the U.S. Mint’s
The coins were authorized by Congress under the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-357), signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 8, 2008. This act required the Treasury Secretary to mint coins honoring the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and the creation of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center.
U.S. Representative Lynn A. Westmoreland, who introduced the legislation, emphasized the coin’s significance, stating, “For more than 200 years, our Infantry has defended our lives and our freedom, and no tribute can repay what these soldiers have given their fellow Americans. The Infantry coin is part of our ongoing efforts to honor those who served on the front lines, with proceeds benefiting the maintenance of the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning.”
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2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Set
The proceeds from the sale of these coins are intended to benefit the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. A surcharge of $10 per coin is added to fund an endowment for the museum’s upkeep, which will be managed by the National Infantry Foundation.
The obverse design of the coin features a modern infantry soldier charging forward over rocky terrain, signaling to comrades to follow, reflecting the Infantry’s “Follow Me” motto. The inscriptions surrounding the image include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2012.” The design was created by Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso.
The reverse showcases the branch insignia of the infantry—two crossed rifles—along with the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” This design was crafted by AIP designer Ronald D. Sanders and sculpted by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Norman E. Nemeth.