Benjamin Franklin silver dollar

Two commemorative Benjamin Franklin silver dollar coins were issued by the United States Mint in 2006 in honor of the tercentenary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin.

[1][2][3] One coin, issued in honor of his legacy as a Scientist, depicts a youthful Franklin with a kite and key on the obverse and his famous 1754 cartoon Join, or Die on the reverse.

[3] The other coin commemorates his contributions as a Founding Father.

The obverse was designed by Don Everhart and depicts a portrait of a mature Franklin and includes his signature.

Proof and uncirculated versions were produced at the Philadelphia Mint.