July 13, 2021 -
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,...
July 13, 2021 -
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...
January 22, 2024 -
Image Library Download high-resolution images of the American Innovation $1 Coins for use in publications. Read the Mint’s design use policies and other information regarding the use of these images. For more information about the coins, visit the American Innovation®...
December 7, 2018 -
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the opening of sales on December 14 at noon (EST), for $1 coin products introducing the United States Mint American Innovation™ $1 Coin Program. The new 15-year initiative honors...
July 13, 2021 -
About the Program American Innovation $1 Coins Design Selection and Approval Process American Innovation $1 Coin Act (PDF) About the Program The United States Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series to honor innovation and innovators by...
July 13, 2021 -
The U.S. Mint issued a special American Innovation $1 Coin in 2018 to introduce a new $1 coin series: the American Innovation® $1 Coin Program. The coin pays homage to President George Washington who issued the first U.S. patent to...
