I received my #steamsilvergold Monster Raffle Win donated by @vgholdingsllc two weeks ago! I apologize to @vgholdingsllc for the delay in opening this package. But... better late that never!
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<b>WOW!</b> Not only did @vgholdingsllc send me my winning, this sweet & generous stacker also sent a <b><em>surprise gift!</em></b> What a guy!!! Thank you, @vgholdingsllc!
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First up... I chose this very special silver piece from the US Mint from among the selection of many beautiful Monster Raffle Prizes. Some of you may have guessed that I am essentially a patriot.
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<center><h2>The 2011 September 11 National Medal</h2></center>
<center>1 ounce .999 Fine Silver, Proof</center>
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<center><sup><em>All photos and video in this article are by @silversaver888.</em></sup></center>
<blockquote><em>Each and every September 11, we as Americans pay tribute to those who lost their lives that fateful day. We gather in unity and dignity to honor the freedoms that we have fought for in the past, the freedoms our loved ones have died for, and those freedoms that we continue to fight for today.
As you recall September 11, always remember that we were attacked not for what we do wrong but for what we do right. Remember the spirit of that day -- the day America showed what makes us a great people and a great nation; the day the true character of our nation triumphed over unspeakable evil; the day that freedom and democracy prevailed yet again over oppression and tyranny.</em></blockquote>
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/09/10/pataki.commentary/index.html">Text Source</a>
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Packaging and detailed description of the 9/11 National Medal:
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How did @vgholdingsllc know that my most favorite historical figure in US History is the person is depicted in this coin?!!!
<center><h3>George Washington  250th Birth Anniversary Silver Commemorative Half Dollar</h3></center>
<center>.3617 troy ounce 90% Silver, Proof</center>
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<h4>I love this coin! <em>THANK YOU, @vgholdingsllc, for your thoughtfulness and generosity!</em></h4>
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<h3>I'd like to share the three quotes from George Washington which I learned to remember from my Dad.</h3>
<div class="text-center">&#10077;<em>It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.</em>&#10078;</div>
<div class="text-center">&#10077;<em>It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.</em>&#10078;</div>
<div class="text-center">&#10077;<em>Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.</em>&#10078;</div>
<h1>Thank you for viewing this article. I will see you again soon! <center>@silversaver888</center></h1>
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