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2015-W March of Dimes 75th Anniversary Proof Commemorative Silver Dollar Coin

Item # IT072980
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Thsi listing is for a 2015-W March of Dimes 75th Anniversary Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar. This coin was issued to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the "March of Dimes" foundation. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's personal struggle with polio led him to create the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (now known as the March of Dimes) on January 3, 1938, at a time when polio was on the rise. FDR's was such a strong proponent for the foundation that he continues to be honored for it to this day, with his bust appearing on the dime.

This is a PROOF strike coin from the West Point (W) Mint. There were only 32,030 of this proof dollar minted. This coin is comprised of .900 (90%) silver and .100 (10%) copper, with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The obverse of the coin shows President Roosevelt and Dr. Jonas Stalk, the doctor responsible for one of the first Polio vaccines. It was designed by Paul C. Balan. The reverse of the coin features a baby cradled in its parent's hand, and was designed by Don Everhart.

The 2015-W March of Dimes 75th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar PROOF Coin comes in the original U.S. Mint Packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA.)

This coin is a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this rare 2015-W March of Dimes 75th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar PROOF Coin!


At a glance
Year: 
2015
Mint: 
West Point (W)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Composition: 
.9 (90%) Silver and 0.1 (10%) Copper. Over all composition is 90% Silver
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
38.10 mm
Mass: 
26.73 grams (each)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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