United States Mint Releases 2018 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design

Dec 22, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) officially announced the reverse (tails) design of the 2018 Native American $1 Coin. The coin’s theme pays homage to sports legend Jim Thorpe.

The 2018 reverse design depicts Jim Thorpe, with the foreground elements highlighting his football and Olympic achievements. Inscriptions are “JIM THORPE,” “WA-THO-HUK” (Thorpe’s Sac and Fox tribe name), “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “$1.” United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso created the design.

Products containing the 2018 Native American $1 Coin are scheduled to go on sale on February 15, 2018.

Authorized by the Public Law 110-82, the Native American $1 Coin Program celebrates 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.

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

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Goes On Sale December 5

Nov 28, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

2017 George Rogers Clark (Indiana) Quarter reverse

The America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins replicate the designs featured on the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters®. This coin’s reverse (tails) depicts George Rogers Clark leading his men through the flooded plains approaching Fort Sackville. Inscriptions are “GEORGE ROGERS CLARK,” “INDIANA,” “2017,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The obverse (heads) design features the 1932 restored portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.

Struck in .999 fine silver at the Philadelphia Mint, the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins are three inches in diameter and weigh five troy ounces. Each coin is encapsulated and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Pricing for this coin is set at $149.95. However, as with all United States Mint products containing precious metals, this price is subject to change.

Orders will be accepted at the Mint’s online catalog at https://www.catalog.usmint.gov/ or at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Visit us online for information about shipping options at https://catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.

The current authorized mintage limit for both numismatic and bullion 2017 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Coins for George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is 150,000 units.

2017 America the Beautiful Quarters George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Three-Coin Set™ Available Nov. 27

Nov 21, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will open sales for the 2017 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ honoring George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (product code 17AH) on November 27 at noon Eastern Time (ET).

This set contains two uncirculated quarters-one from the Philadelphia Mint and one from the Denver Mint-and one proof quarter from the San Francisco Mint, all with reverse (tails side) designs by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Artist Frank Morris depicting George Rogers Clark leading his men through the flooded plains approaching Fort Sackville. Inscriptions are “GEORGE ROGERS CLARK,” “INDIANA,” “2017,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The coins’ obverse (heads) design features the 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.

The coins are held in a durable plastic card with an image of George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. A Certificate of Authenticity is printed on the back of the card.

The 2017 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is priced at $9.95. Orders will be accepted at https://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 https://www.catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.

The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets can also be purchased through the Mint’s Product Enrollment Program. For more information about this program, please visit https://catalog.usmint.gov/root/enrollment.html.

United States Mint to Release 10-Coin Set of Circulating Quarters on Nov. 21

Nov 15, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will open sales for the 2017 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set™ (product code 17AC) starting on November 21 at noon Eastern Time (ET).

This year’s set includes 10 circulating quarters-five from the Philadelphia Mint and five from the Denver Mint-with reverse (tails) designs honoring Effigy Mounds National Monument (Iowa), Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (Washington, DC), Ozark National Scenic Riverways (Missouri), Ellis Island (New Jersey), and George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (Indiana).

The coins are held in a durable plastic card that features a picturesque image and a brief description of each site and coin. The packaging allows the coins to be easily removed and placed in albums or other collecting tools. A Certificate of Authenticity is printed on the back of the card.

The 2017 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set is priced at $5.95. The United States Mint will accept orders via its online catalog at https://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 here.

United States Mint Launches Final America the Beautiful Quarters® Program Coin of 2017 near the Banks of the Wabash

Nov 15, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

New quarter shines the spotlight on George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Indiana

2017 George Rogers Clark (Indiana) Quarter reverse

The reverse (tails side) design featured on this latest quarter depicts George Rogers Clark leading his men through the flooded plains approaching Fort Sackville.

“This new coin is a reminder of the unity of effort and spirit that our predecessors embodied and demonstrated,” said Acting Deputy Director David Motl, who represented the Mint. “The foresight, comradery, and determination of George Rogers Clark and his men are important examples to all of us as to how individuals from different backgrounds are able to come together, work toward achieving the same objective, and create a lasting impression.”

Motl shared the stage with a host of speakers including Park Superintendent Frank Doughman and City Council Member Dan Ravellette. Regional Director Tony Goben, District Director Brenda Goff and District Director Carol Jones spoke on behalf of U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young, and U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, respectively.

Additional highlights included performances by the George Rogers Clark Fife and Drum Corps and the Vogel Elementary School Choir, and an appearance by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Frank Morris, who designed the quarter’s reverse. The Mint’s traditional coin exchange of newly-minted $10 quarter rolls was held after the ceremony.

Collectors who could not attend the event may purchase product options with the new quarter through the Mint’s online catalog at www.catalog.usmint.gov or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

Launched in 2009, the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, which was authorized by Public Law 110-456, the America’s Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 (Act), is a 12-year program that honors 56 national parks and other national sites. Each year until 2020, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverses of the America the Beautiful Quarters coins. A final coin will be released in 2021. In accordance with the Act, the Mint is issuing these quarters in the order in which each site was first established as a national site.