2009 Philadelphia Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar MS69 NGC Brown Label

The 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint to honor the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system used by people who are blind or visually impaired. The obverse (front) of the coin features a portrait of Louis Braille along with the word "Liberty" in Braille. The reverse (back) depicts a child reading a book in Braille.

2009 Louis Braille Silver Dollar MS69 NGC

Commemorative silver dollars are usually made of 90% silver and 10% copper, adhering to the standard composition for these types of coins. The mint mark on the coin indicates the mint where it was produced. Common mint marks include "P" for Philadelphia, "D" for Denver, and "S" for San Francisco. In this case it would be minted in Philadelphia where only 82,639 pieces were made.