2009 Braille Set of 2 PR69 and MS69 Silver Dollars

Honor the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of the man who helped the blind become more independent with the 2009 Braille Set of 2 PR69 and MS69 Silver Dollars. These magnificent silver dollars represent the first coins in U.S. history with readable Braille as part of the design. It's a beautiful tribute to the man who gave the blind an unprecedented element of independence with his unique reading system.

2009 Braille Set of 2 PR69 and MS69 Silver Dollars Includes:

• PR69 Braille Silver Dollar 
• MS69 Braille Silver Dollar 
• Metal display box

Product Features:

• Honors the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, who developed the "Braille" method of reading and writing used by the blind
• Obverse: shows a portrait of Braille
• Reverse: features a child reading a book written in Braille, as well as a bookcase displaying the word "Independence."
• Also shown in the field above the child is the word "Braille" (abbreviated "BRL") in Braille code
• PR69 condition - proof coins of this quality have absolutely no visible flaws, so they look perfect to the naked eye; struck at least twice on highly polished coin blanks to bring out the mirrored background and high-relief images
• MS69 condition - Mint State coins in this condition have absolutely no visible flaws, so they look perfect to the naked eye
• Grading scale - all coins are graded on a 70-point scale, with 70 being absolute perfection
• Coins have been graded by ICG - an independent third party grading company
• Encapsulated - for preservation and presentation
• Metal display box - to store and display the coin
• Measures approx. 6-3/4"L x 5"W x 1-1/2"H
• PR69 and MS69 grade
• Philadelphia Mint
• Coins measure approx. 1-1/2" (38mm) in diameter
• Weighs approx. 26.73 grams
• 0.900 pure silver

• All coin items considered for return must be in their original condition as sold. Seals and cases contribute to the value of the coin and currency collectibles and must remain intact and unbroken. This applies but is not limited to: grading cases, Mint and Proof cases and packages, bag seals, original government sealed packaging and/or any other special packaging or containers.

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