[Nfbwv-talk] Louis Braille Silver Dollar Ordering

Wed Apr 1 22:19:01 UTC 2009

The information below is also attached as a Word document.

Dear Federationists, 

Please find below information I put together that I hope will make it easier for you when ordering a Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar:

The United States Mint is announcing the price of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.  This coin will be offered in both proof and uncirculated conditions. In addition, the uncirculated Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar will be offered in an easy-to-open capsule for those who would like to feel the tactile elements offered by the coin design.

The Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar will be offered at introductory pricing beginning March 26, 2009, through April 27, 2009, when it will be offered at regular pricing. Pricing for all standard options under both programs are listed below.

Proof Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

Introductory Price:  37.95

Regular Price:  41.95

Uncirculated Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

Introductory Price:  31.95

Introductory Price:  33.95

Uncirculated Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar in Easy-Open Capsule

Introductory Price:  31.95

Regular Price:  33.95

For credit card orders, call 1-800-872-6468.  

To order by check:  

Make your check payable to:  U.S. Mint

Mail your check along with the name of what coin you are ordering (Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar) and what kind of coin you are ordering to:

United States Mint

P.O. Box 71191

Philadelphia, PA  19176-6191

Shipping and handling for all orders is $4.95.  Please be sure to include this in your check amount.  

You can learn more by going to 

www.usmint.gov

A chapter president from another state suggested a good idea that I would like to share with you as well as encourage you to do:  He shared the following information about the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar with everyone in his E-mail's address book:  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, ext. 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org

National Federation of the Blind Celebrates Release of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

NFB Jernigan Institute Releases Report to the Nation on Braille Literacy Crisis

Baltimore, Maryland (March 26, 2009): 

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation's oldest and largest organization of blind people and the leading advocate for Braille literacy, today celebrates the release of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.  This historic commemorative coin, the first-ever U.S. coin to contain tactile, readable Braille, will be launched at a special ceremony at the headquarters of the National Federation of the Blind in Baltimore beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 2009.

The NFB Jernigan Institute, the research and training arm of the National Federation of the Blind, will also release a report to the nation on the literacy crisis facing the blind in America.  "The Braille Literacy Crisis in America: Facing the Truth, Reversing the Trend, Empowering the Blind" describes the factors that have contributed to the shocking illiteracy rate of 90 percent among blind children and outlines steps to reverse this trend.

A portion of the money from sales of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar, which was authorized by a law signed by President George W. Bush in 2006, will be used to support the NFB's "Braille Readers are Leaders" campaign.  The campaign is a national initiative created to double the number of blind children learning Braille by 2015.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "If the blind can read, the blind can achieve.  The Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar celebrates the man who gave literacy to the blind and is a unique and beautiful keepsake, but it is also a coin with a mission: to make sure that every blind child and every adult losing vision in our nation has the opportunity to learn Braille."

Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder, first vice president of the National Federation of the Blind and coordinator of the NFB's national Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, said:  "Braille is not being taught to many blind children and adults because there are myths and misconceptions surrounding the code.  Braille is said to be slow and inefficient, difficult to learn, unnecessary in light of new technology, and something that isolates blind students from their sighted peers.  But the blind know these myths to be false, and studies have shown that Braille leads to employment opportunities, independence, and self-confidence for blind people."

The program celebrating the launch of the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar will feature:

·        The presentation of the report

·        Remarks by Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind

·        Remarks by Dr. Abraham Nemeth, who invented the Braille code used for mathematics and scientific notation in the United States

·        Demonstrations by proficient Braille readers, including blind children

·        A message from United States Senator Christopher J. Dodd, chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and the sponsor of the legislation authorizing the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

·        Ed Moy, director of the United States Mint, who will give remarks and sign certificates of authenticity

·        A "Braille Fair" featuring fun activities for children and adults who want to learn about Braille

The National Federation of the Blind is asking the American public, through purchasing this stunning silver dollar, to join its campaign to bring literacy, education, opportunity, and success to the blind of America.  The Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar goes on sale to the general public at noon today.

Those interested in ordering a coin should visit

www.usmint.gov   

or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).  

For more information about the National Federation of the Blind and the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, visit www.braille.org.
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