2006 Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Coins
The 2006 Benjamin Franklin Silver Dollars were issued to mark the 300th anniversary of his birth. Two different designs were issued to represent different aspects of his life and legacy.The first design featured an image of Benjamin Franklin flying a kite to show him as a scientist. The second design showed an older Franklin to represent his role as a founding father. The maximum mintage of 400,000 coins was divided between the two designs and managed to sell out very quickly.
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