2015 (W) Proof March of Dimes Dollar

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The 2015 (W) Proof March of Dimes Dollar is a proof dime struck at the West Point Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. The West Point Mint struck 131,939 proof March of Dimes 75th Anniversary dollars dated 2015. The obverse shows Franklin D. Roosevelt and Jonas Salk and the reverse a baby's hand in a parent's. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #541648.