September 16, 2019 -
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for rolls and bags of American Innovation™ $1 Coins representing Delaware starting September 19 at noon EDT. This is the first of four 2019 American Innovation $1 Coins the...
September 19, 2019 -
The American Innovation $1 Coin representing New Jersey recognizes the invention of the light bulb. Early work on electric light bulbs began in the 1830s, but these early ones had very short lifespans, used too much energy, or were simply...
September 19, 2019 -
The American Innovation $1 Coin representing Pennsylvania honors the discovery of the polio vaccine in 1953 by Dr. Jonas Salk and his team. In 1947, the University of Pittsburgh hired Dr. Jonas Salk to develop a polio vaccine. At the...
August 30, 2019 -
The American Innovation $1 Coin representing Delaware honors internationally recognized astronomer Annie Jump Cannon, who invented a system for classifying the stars still used today. Despite a hearing impairment, she advanced her education, gained recognition as a pioneer in science,...
September 19, 2019 -
The American Innovation $1 Coin representing Georgia honors the Trustees’ Garden, established by James Oglethorpe in the early 1730s. General James Edward Oglethorpe was a British soldier, Member of Parliament, and philanthropist who founded the Colony of Georgia. He established...
August 14, 2019 -
ROSEMONT, IL – The United States Mint (Mint) unveiled the official designs today for the four 2019 coins in its American Innovation™ $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the...
December 17, 2018 -
The U.S. Mint hosted a ceremony on Friday, December 14, 2018 to kick off the American Innovation™ $1 Coin Program. The program is a multi-year initiative to honor innovators and innovations from each state, the District of Columbia, and five...
December 14, 2018 -
15-year initiative celebrates the Nation’s significant innovations and pioneering spirit
December 11, 2018 -
WHAT: Join the United States Mint (Mint) for the official launch of the American Innovation™ $1 Coin Program on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. (EST). The event will take place at the Mint’s new Coin Store at 801...
August 30, 2019 -
News Image Library For more information on these coins, visit their Coin Program page. Are you interested in using images or designs of circulating coins? Please consult the United States Mint Circulating Coin Policy for more information. See also: Business Use Guidelines 2019...
