WASHINGTON — The United States Mint will open sales for the March of Dimes Silver Dollar beginning March 13 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Public Law 112–209 authorizes the bureau to mint and issue up to 500,000 proof and uncirculated quality silver dollar coins in recognition and celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the March of Dimes Foundation (Foundation). Customer demand will determine the ratio of proof to uncirculated coins minted within the authorized mintage limits. Pricing is as follows:
| PRODUCT OPTION |
PRODUCT CODE |
INTRODUCTORY PRICE* |
REGULAR PRICE |
| Proof Silver Dollar | DM1 | $46.95 | $51.95 |
| Uncirculated Silver Dollar | DM2 | $43.95 | $48.95 |
*The introductory sales period ends April 13, 2015, at 3 p.m. EDT, when regular pricing takes effect.
Orders will be accepted at http://catalog.usmint.gov and at 1–800–USA–MINT (872–6468), while hearing– and speech–impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1–888–321–MINT. Please visit the United States Mint website for more information on shipping options: catalog.usmint.gov/customer–service/shipping.html.
Sales prices include a $10 surcharge for each silver dollar sold, which is authorized to be paid to the Foundation to help finance research, education, and services aimed at improving the health of women, infants, and children.
The bureau will offer a special three–coin set later in the year consisting of a March of Dimes proof silver dollar and a proof silver dime, both minted at the United States Mint at West Point, and a reverse proof silver dime from the United States Mint at Philadelphia. The silver dimes are not available individually or in any other set.
A certificate of authenticity is included with all product options.
About the United States Mint
The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It is the nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The United States Mint’s numismatic programs are self–sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.
Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on–sale date and time of March 13, 2015, at noon EDT, shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.