The 2009 Braille Commemorative Silver Dollars were put on sale by the U.S. Mint on March 26. The coins were issued to honor the 200th birthday of Louis Braille, who invented the Braille reading system. The total allotted mintage for the coins is 400,000, mint state and proof coins combined.

With the recent Lincoln Silver Dollar sellout, who knows how long it will take the Braille Silver dollars to sell out? Also, there are 25,000 coins from the original 400,000 mintage intended to be sold in a special uncirculated set being offered later this year.

To order the Braille Commemorative coins, visit the U.S. Mint website. The uncirculated coins are currently being offered at a presale price of $31.95 each, and the proof coins will be priced at $37.95. Starting April 28, the regular price will take affect, and mint state coins will be priced at 33.95 and the proof coins at $41.95.

PCGS is excited about the production of these new coins which honor Louis Braille and his great accomplishments in helping the blind.