The Louis Braille Bicentennial silver dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 2009. Legislation The Louis Braille Bicentennial-Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act () authorized the production of a commemorative silver dollar to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of Louis Braille. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. The coin was first released on March 26, 2009. Design The obverse of the Louis Braille Bicentennial-Braille Literacy commemorative dollar, designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill, features a portrait of Louis Braille. The reverse, designed by Susan Gamble and sculpted by Joseph Menna, shows a child reading a book in Braille below the letters ⠃⠗⠇(BRL, the abbreviation for Braille) in Braille code. Specifications Display Box Color: Dark Blue Edge: Reeded Weight: 26.730 grams; 0.8594 troy ounce Diameter: 38.10 millimeters; 1.500 inches Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper See also List of United States commemorative coins and medals (2000s) United States commemorative coins References Modern United States commemorative coins United States silver coins United States dollar coins 2009 establishments in the United States