As a child of an interracial marriage in the '60s, Barack Obama learned to rise above racism and dedicated his life to helping others. A Harvard graduate, Obama spent the early part of his career as acivil rights lawyer in Chicago before turning to politics. As a young state senator from Illinois, Obama was asked to deliver the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. His stirring oration opened the door to a U.S. Senate seat. Four short years later, Barack Obama stood at the threshold of history when he became the first African-American Presidential nominee from a major party. On January 20, 2009, Obama tore down the racial divide when he was inaugurated as the first African American President of the United States of America. His promise of "change we can believe in” offered hope during one of the most tumultuous periods in our nation's history. Meticulously designed, this dazzling tribute to America's 44th President features a fullcolor portrait of Barack Obamaon the obverse. Plated in pure silver, this coin is minted to the highest quality "Proof ” standard and comes in its own protective capsule to preserve it for generations to come - a true collector'sitem.