Red Poppy Coin Honors Fallen Soldiers

2009-05-26 06:34:41 - Viewed as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers killed in action, the red corn poppy has been used to raise money for fallen soldiers since 1921. A new gold coin from Coin Invest Trust is a unique reminder of the debt paid by soldiers who put service to country above self.

IOLA, Wis. (May 26, 2009) –

The proof coin, valued at 1 dollar in the currency of Palau, is 99.99% gold and weighs 0.5 grams. Manufactured in a mintage of 25,000, the 2008 coin is 11 millimeters in diameter.

The coin is available for purchase at www.shopnumismaster.com/product/70/22. For more information on Coin Invest Trust visit www.coin-invest.li.

About Krause Publications
Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and construction. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Media, offers more than 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties such as NumisMaster.com, the online coin price database. F+W Media, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.