Innovation has always been the driving force behind the growth and transformation of the United States. To celebrate this remarkable legacy, the U.S. Mint launched the American Innovation $1 Coin Program — a tribute to the inventors, innovations, and technological breakthroughs from every corner of the nation.
🌟 What is the American Innovation $1 Coin Program?
This is a multi-year coin series issued by the U.S. Mint (a government entity) running from 2019 to 2032. The program features 57 uniquely designed $1 coins, each representing an innovation or innovator from:
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All 50 U.S. states
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The District of Columbia (D.C.)
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Five U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands
Coins are released four per year in the order each state ratified the Constitution or was admitted to the Union.
🔍 Key Features of the Program
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Standard Obverse (Front): A common image of the Statue of Liberty appears on all coins.
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Unique Reverse (Back): Each reverse features a state- or territory-specific innovation or innovator.
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Legal Tender, Not Circulated: These coins are legal tender, but not released into general circulation — they’re primarily sold through the U.S. Mint's official website as collectibles.
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Purchase Options: Collectors can buy the coins in rolls, bags, or proof sets.
🗓 Release Schedule & Coin List (2018–2032)
✅ Introductory Coin (2018)
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American Innovation (Intro Coin) – Features George Washington's signature & the first patent
📅 Annual Releases:
2019
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Delaware – Classifying the stars (Annie Jump Cannon)
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Pennsylvania – Polio vaccine (Dr. Jonas Salk)
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New Jersey – Edison and lightbulb innovation
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Georgia – Trustees’ Garden (early agricultural research)
2020
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Connecticut – Gerber Variable Scale
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Massachusetts – Telephone (Alexander Graham Bell)
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Maryland – Hubble Space Telescope
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South Carolina – Septima Clark and education
2021
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New Hampshire – Home Video Game (Ralph Baer)
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Virginia – Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
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New York – Erie Canal
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North Carolina – University of North Carolina (first public university)
2022
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Rhode Island – Reliance yacht (America’s Cup)
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Vermont – Snowboarding
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Kentucky – Bluegrass music
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Tennessee – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
2023
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Ohio – Traffic light
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Louisiana – Jazz
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Indiana – Automotive industry
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Mississippi – First human lung transplant
2024
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Illinois
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Alabama
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Maine
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Missouri
(Designs and themes to be announced by U.S. Mint as released.)
2025–2032 (Projected States & Territories):
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Arkansas
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Michigan
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Florida
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Texas
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Iowa
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Wisconsin
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California
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Minnesota
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Oregon
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Kansas
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West Virginia
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Nevada
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Nebraska
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Colorado
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North Dakota
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South Dakota
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Montana
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Washington
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Idaho
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Wyoming
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Utah
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Oklahoma
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New Mexico
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Arizona
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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District of Columbia
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Puerto Rico
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Guam
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American Samoa
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U.S. Virgin Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
💡 Why Collect These Coins?
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Celebrate innovation from your home state
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Educational for kids and students
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Beautiful designs and limited mintages
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Great for gifts, educational collections, and investments
📦 Where to Get Them?
Order directly from the official U.S. Mint website in rolls, bags, or collector proof sets. Be sure to check each year’s release schedule and availability — many designs are limited edition!
✨ Final Thoughts
The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is not just a numismatic collection — it’s a journey through American history and ingenuity. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering the beauty of coin collecting, this series offers a powerful blend of art, history, and inspiration.
👉 Start collecting today — and carry a piece of innovation in your pocket!
