A part of the American Life Benjamin Franklin series, this 2oz silver coin celebrates The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, highlighting Franklin's contributions to the city of Boston. Mintage is 1776. HST/GST exempt

The Design

The reverse design features the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology with an American flag flying in the background. The obverse features a commemorative statue of Benjamin Franklin along with an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. 

A Silver Legacy

When Benjamin Franklin passed away, he left a $4,000 silver endowment to the city of Boston, accompanied by explicit instructions for its long-term investment. Per his wishes, the funds spent the first 100 years fueling small business startups through micro-loans, before transitioning into educational loans for the subsequent century. After 200 years of compound growth, the trust had multiplied so dramatically that the city utilized the remaining balance to build the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology.