The third release of the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coins is now available from the United States Mint. Minted at both Philadelphia and Denver, the coin can be purchased in 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags honoring the Hoosier state of Indiana.
A series of vehicles are seen on the reverse, showcasing the innovations from yesterday and today. They include an early style gas automobile representing classic car production and a recent model of an Indy style race car. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “INDIANA” are also seen inscribed on the design. Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) designer Ron Sanders created the reverse with U.S. Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill sculpting the design.
Starting in 2018, the American Innovation $1 Coin program began with an introductory coin and followed up with four coins per year afterward. The multi-year series aims to honor innovation and innovators for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five United States territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands). This year’s coins will feature Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi.
The obverse of the design features a representation of the Statue of Liberty with “IN GOD WE TRUST” AND “$1” inscribed. It also features a privy mark in the shape of a stylized gear representing industry and innovation. The edge of the coins is incused featuring the year, mint mark and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Source: United States Mint
