Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act

This law authorized the United States Mint to create and issue a limited-edition silver dollar in 2009 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. The coin’s design features an image of Louis Braille on one side and a representation of Braille literacy on the other, including the word "Braille" embossed in actual tactile Braille code.

For citizens and collectors, these coins were made available for purchase as a tribute to the legacy of the Braille system. A $10 surcharge from the sale of each coin was directed to the National Federation of the Blind to fund programs that promote Braille literacy for the blind and visually impaired.