The American Innovation $1 Coin Program from the United States Mint is continuing today with the third release in the 2024 series. Available in 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags from Philadelphia and Denver beginning at 12pm EST, Maine will be the next state honored on the coin.
The program began in 2018 with an introductory coin and is following up with four coins per year. 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). Illinois, Alabama, Maine, and Missouri are the four honorees for 2024.
Depicted on the reverse of the coin is a profile portrait of Dr. Bernard Lown, the original developer of the direct current defibrillator for cardiac resuscitation. The defibrillator is being used below him during operation. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “BERNARD LOWN, M.D.,” “DIRECT CURRENT DEFIBRILLATOR,” and “MAINE” are inscribed around the design.
A dramatic representation of the Statue of Liberty is seen on the obverse, remaining the constant design throughout the series. “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “$1” are inscribed in addition to a stylized gear privy mark representing industry and innovation. Mintage year, mint mark and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are incused on the edge of the coins.
The 25-coin rolls will retail at $34.50 while the 100-coin bags will retail at $117.50. Initial household order limits are set at 10 with no mintage limit.
Source: United States Mint
