2009 Louis Braille Commemorative Silver Dollar

Honor the bicentennial anniversary of the man who helped the blind become more independent with the 2009 Louis Braille Commemorative Silver Dollar. This brilliant uncirculated silver dollar, which is the first coin in U.S. history with readable Braille as part of the design, comes with an informational folder on Louis Braille.

2009 Louis Braille Commemorative Silver Dollar Features:

• Commemorates 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"
• Brilliant Uncirculated condition - this coin has not been released to the public for general circulation
• Contains approx. 90% silver
• Measures approx. 38.1mm (1-1/2") in diameter
• Weighs approx. 26.73g (.94 oz.)
• Produced by the Philadelphia Mint

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