United States Mint Unveils Design for 2019 Native American $1 Coin Reverse

Dec 10, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) officially unveiled the reverse (tails side) design for the 2019 Native American $1 Coin in the 2018 winter issue of the National Museum of the American Indian’s eponymous quarterly magazine. The 2019 coin design celebrates American Indians in the Space Program.

The reverse design depicts renowned engineer Mary Golda Ross writing calculations. Behind her, an Atlas-Agena rocket launches into space, with an equation inscribed in its cloud. An astronaut, symbolic of Native American astronauts, including John Herrington, spacewalks above. In the field behind, a group of stars indicates outer space. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “$1.” Mint Artistic Infusion Program designer Emily Damstra created the design, which Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna sculpted.

The obverse (heads) of the Native American $1 Coin will continue to feature the central figure “Sacagawea” carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste, by sculptor Glenna Goodacre. Inscriptions are “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The year, mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are incused on the edge of the coin.

Click here to view the 2019 Native American $1 Coin design.

The Native American $1 Coin Program is authorized by Public Law 110-82 to recognize the important contributions made by Native American tribes and individual Native Americans to the history and development of the United States. The public law mandates that a reverse design, with an image emblematic of one important Native American or Native American contribution, be issued at a rate of once a year.

United States Mint Set to Release Introductory American Innovation™ $1 Coin Products on December 14

Dec 9, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

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 innovators and innovations from each state, the District of Columbia, and the five U. S. territories–Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The United States Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program will run from 2018 through 2032.

The introductory products include:

The 2018 United States Mint American Innovation™ $1 Proof Coin is being produced at the Mint’s San Francisco facility. Like all proof coins, it has sharp relief with a mirror-like background. Each attractively packaged coin comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The obverse (heads) of the 2018 American Innovation $1 Introductory Coin features a dramatic representation of the Statue of Liberty in profile with the inscriptions “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “$1.” This design will be appear on all coins issued under the United States Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program.

The reverse (tails) the 2018 American Innovation $1 Introductory Coin features George Washington’s signature and the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “AMERICAN INNOVATORS.” The stylized gears represent industry and innovation. The design also includes the inscription “SIGNED FIRST PATENT” under Washington’s signature. The year of minting, the mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are incused on the edge of the coin.

The Mint accepts orders online at www.catalog.usmint.gov and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at www.catalog.usmint.gov/customerservice/shipping.html.

Final America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ of 2018 Goes On Sale Nov. 27

Nov 28, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island on Nov. 27 at noon Eastern Standard Time (EST).

America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets contain one uncirculated quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, one uncirculated quarter from the Denver Mint, and one proof quarter from the San Francisco Mint. Coins in the set representing Block Island National Wildlife Refuge feature a reverse (tails) design depicting a snowy egret perched on a branch on the edge of a salt marsh, ready for flight. Inscriptions are “BLOCK ISLAND,” “RHODE ISLAND,” “2018” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The obverse (heads) depicts the 1932 restored portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”

A durable plastic card holds the three coins and displays an image of Block Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Certificate of Authenticity.

The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™–Block Island National Wildlife Refuge is priced at $9.95. Orders will be accepted at catalog.usmint.gov/ and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Visit catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html for information about shipping options.

The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets are also available for purchase through the Product Enrollment Program. Visit catalog.usmint.gov/shop/product-enrollments/ to learn more about this convenient ordering method.

United States Mint Rolls Out Final America the Beautiful Quarters® Program Coin of 2018

Nov 16, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

CHARLESTOWN, RI – The United States Mint (Mint) joined representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to launch the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island. This is the fifth and final coin in the program for 2018.

Block Island National Wildlife Refuge is a critical migratory bird stopover point on the Atlantic coast. The reverse (tails) design of the quarter representing this site depicts a black-crowned night-heron flying above a view from the beach at Cow Cove that looks towards Sandy Point. The North Lighthouse is seen in the background. The design is by Chris Costello, a Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist. He was recognized for his artwork during the livestreamed ceremony.

“Coins are symbols of our past, our present, and our future, said Mint Director David Ryder. “This new coin will stand as a tribute to the National Wildlife Refuge–a safe haven for migratory creatures and a testament to what dedicated humans can do to protect our world.”

Mr. Ryder shared the stage with James Kurth, deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Janet Coit, director of the Department of Environmental Management, who spoke on behalf of Governor Gina Raimondo; and Charlie Vandemoer, manager for the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge, which oversees the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge. The Chariho High School Student Choir, students from Chariho Middle School, and members of Boy Scout Troop #15 also participated in the event. The customary coin exchange rounded out the event.

The Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter is the 45th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The program is authorized by Public Law 110-456 and is a 12-year initiative to honor 56 national parks and other national sites. Each year for the duration of the program, the public will see five additional national sites depicted on the reverses of the America the Beautiful Quarters coins. The final coin will be issued at the end of the program in 2021. The Mint issues these quarters in the order in which the honored sites were first established as national sites.

Products featuring the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter are available for purchase directly from the Mint’s online catalog at catalog.usmint.gov/coin-programs/america-the-beautiful-quarters-program/ or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

United States Mint Releases Fifth 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters® Program Coin on November 13

Nov 7, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will offer bags and rolls of quarters honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island starting on November 13 at noon Eastern Time (ET). This coin is the fifth and final release of 2018 in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.

The Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter reverse (tails) design depicts a black-crowned night-heron flying above a view from the beach at Cow Cove that looks towards Sandy Point. The North Lighthouse is seen in the background. The inscriptions are “BLOCK ISLAND,” “RHODE ISLAND,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The obverse (heads) features the 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan and the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”

Product options and their prices are as follows:

The Mint produces the coins in the rolls and bags at three of its six facilities: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The three-roll set contains coins from all three facilities. Unlike the “P” and “D” mint mark quarters, those with the “S” mint mark will not be released into circulation.

The special numismatic wrapping for the coin rolls displays the name “Block Island National Wildlife Refuge;” the abbreviation “RI” for Rhode Island; “$10,” the face value of its contents; and “P,” “D,” or “S” for the mint of origin. The canvas bags have a tag with “Block Island National Wildlife Refuge,” “RI,” and “P,” “D,” or “S.”

The Mint accepts orders online at www.catalog.usmint.gov and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at www.catalog.usmint.gov/customerservice/shipping.html.

United States Mint to Launch Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Quarter on Nov. 15

Nov 7, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WHAT: The United States Mint will join representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. (ET) to launch the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island.

Ceremony participants include the Chariho High School Student Choir, students from Chariho Middle School, and members of Boy Scout Troop #15. Chris Costello, designer of the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter reverse (tails), will attend. Following the ceremony, $10 rolls of Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarters will be available for exchange.

WHO:

• David Ryder, Director, United States Mint
• Janet Coit, Director, Department of Environmental Management, on behalf of Governor Raimondo
• James Kurth, Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Charlie Vandemoer, Manager, Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge
• Chris Costello, Designer, United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program

WHEN: Thursday, November 15, 2018, 10:30 a.m. (ET)

WHERE:

The event will be livestreamed at https://www.fws.gov/northeast/live/Block-Island-Quarter.html. The livestream will also be available at the Block Island School so that all students can watch the ceremony in real-time.

Note: Parking for the event is located at Ninigret Park, Rte. 1A, Park Lane, Charlestown, RI 02813. (GPS Coordinates: 41.374504 -71.665873) Shuttles will be provided from 9:00 am to 10:15 am and following the event. Dress warmly for outside tent event.

COIN FORUM
The United States Mint will host a coin forum the evening before the launch ceremony—Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, 5–6:30 p.m.—at the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Kettle Pond Visitor Center. The coin forum is an opportunity for the public to learn about upcoming United States Mint coin programs and initiatives, and express their views about future coinage.

The Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter is the 45th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program, a 12-year initiative that honors 56 national parks and other national sites authorized by Public Law 110-456. Each year, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverses (tails sides) of the America the Beautiful Quarters. The United States Mint is issuing these quarters in the order in which the national sites were officially established.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

1. Interview with Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter engraver Phebe Hemphill.
2. Learn more about the United States Mint.
3. Information about the United States Mint, America the Beautiful Quarters Program, and the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge.

2018 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Available October 18

Oct 11, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WASHINGTON – The 2018 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (product code 18RC) will be available for purchase beginning on October 18 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The set is priced at $144.95.

The following proof quality coins are included:

• One American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin;
• Five quarters from the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program honoring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Michigan), Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Wisconsin), Voyageurs National Park (Minnesota), Cumberland Island National Seashore (Georgia), and Block Island National Wildlife Refuge (Rhode Island);
• One Kennedy half dollar; and
• One Roosevelt dime.

The half dollar, quarters, and dime are composed of 90 percent silver—generally referred to as “coin silver”—while the American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin is composed of 99.9 percent silver. All coins bear the “S” mint mark of the San Francisco Mint.

A Certificate of Authenticity comes with each set. The United States Mint (Mint) has limited this product to 50,000 sets, with orders limited to two sets per household.

The Mint accepts orders at catalog.usmint.gov/ and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.