Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the 2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver Dollar

This guide is about the history, design, and news about the US Mint 2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver Dollar

The 2007 Desegregation Dollar is Launched

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the courage and determination displayed by African American students attending Little Rock Central High School in the fall of 1957, the US Mint issued the 2007 Desegregation Dollar on May 15, 2007.

This issue is authorized by Public Law 109-146 and is the Mint's 2nd commemorative issue (following the Jamestown commemorative coins) in 2007.

Versions of the 2007 Desegregation Dollar

The 2007 Desegregation dollar is released in 2 versions:

1) An uncirculated coin issued from the US Mint in Philadelphia bearing the P Mint Mark - this version is released by itself and as part of a set with a Desegregation bronze medal.

2) A collectible proof version issued from the US Mint in Philadelphia bearing the P Mint Mark

Mintage across all versions of the Desegregation Dollar is limited to 500,000 coins.

2007 Desegregation Dollar Design

The 2007 Desegregation dollar obverse depicts students,accompanied by an armed United States soldier, walking to school. The obverse design features nine stars, each symbolic of those who faced the violence and hatred of a segregated society.

The revers bears an image of Little Rock Central High around 1957, which was designated a National Historic Site in 1998, the impressive structure still operates as an educational institution, dedicated to preparing today's children to be tomorrow's leaders.

Coin specifications
Mint Facility: Philadelphia
Weight: 26.73 grams nominal
Diameter: 1.500 inches (+/- .003 inches)
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Mintage Limit: 500,000 (across all product options)

   

2007 Desegregation Dollar Proceeds

Some proceeds from the sale of 2007 Desegregation Dollars are authorized to be paid to the Secretary of the Interior for the protection, preservation, and interpretation of resources and stories associated with Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, including site improvements at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, development of interpretive and education programs and historic preservation projects, and the establishment of cooperative agreements to preserve or restore the historic character of the Park Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive corridors adjacent to the site.

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