Buy The 2009 Louis Braille Dollar Online
Celebrate innovation, inclusivity, and a groundbreaking contribution to the lives of the visually impaired with the 2009-P Louis Braille Silver Dollar. Issued to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system, this commemorative coin is a remarkable piece of American history.
Louis Braille's ingenious system of raised dots revolutionized the accessibility of written information, empowering millions of visually impaired individuals to read and learn independently. This coin stands as a tribute to his enduring legacy.
Design and Key Specifications
- Obverse Design: Features a detailed portrait of Louis Braille, accompanied by his name in Braille characters – the first time the Braille system appeared on a U.S. coin. It is a poignant acknowledgment of his revolutionary work.
- Reverse Design: Depicts a boy reading a Braille book beneath the inscriptions "INDEPENDENCE" and "OPPORTUNITY," signifying the empowerment and education that Braille's system provided.
- Designer: Joel Iskowitz and Susan Gamble
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
- Weight: 26.73 grams
- Metal Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Mintage: Only 82,639 for the regular strike version, adding to its rarity.
Why Add This Historic Coin to Your Collection?
- Historical Significance: This coin commemorates a revolutionary figure who forever changed the way the visually impaired interact with the world.
- Limited Mintage: With only 400,000 total coins authorized for all variations and a smaller subset designated for special uncirculated sets, this coin is a true collectible.
- First of Its Kind: The inclusion of Braille characters on a U.S. coin is a milestone, making it a must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
- Symbol of Innovation: The 2009 Louis Braille Dollar represents creativity, perseverance, and the drive to create a more inclusive world.
