July 13, 2021 -
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...
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...
