The United States Mint to Release Missouri American Innovation $1 Coin
The United States Mint is set to launch sales for the latest American Innovation $1 Coin honoring the state of Missouri on July 18 at noon EDT. This coin, featuring the innovation from Missouri, pays tribute to the pioneering efforts of George Washington Carver, an agricultural scientist and inventor known for his groundbreaking work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.
Insight: George Washington Carver’s Legacy
George Washington Carver’s legacy extends beyond his scientific achievements as he was the first African American to earn a Bachelor of Science degree. His work revolutionized the agriculture industry, making him a trailblazer in agricultural science.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson emphasized the significance of George Washington Carver’s contributions to Missouri and the nation. Carver’s innovative work in agricultural science paved the way for advancements in the agriculture industry, reflecting the deep roots of Missouri’s agricultural heritage.
Product Details and Ordering Information
Customers interested in purchasing the Missouri American Innovation $1 Coin can set up a REMIND ME alert on the product detail page. Orders will be limited to 10 items of each product per household for the first 24 hours of sales.
About the American Innovation $1 Coin Program
Introduced in 2018, the American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series highlighting America’s ingenuity and the pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories. Each coin in the program features a unique reverse design honoring a specific state’s innovation.
Coin Design and Specifications
The reverse design of the Missouri American Innovation $1 Coin depicts George Washington Carver examining his work in a laboratory surrounded by a peanut plant. The coin also includes inscriptions of “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “MISSOURI,” and “GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER,” with the design crafted by Mint Artist Eric David Custer.
On the obverse, all coins in the program feature a profile of the Statue of Liberty with the inscriptions “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “$1,” along with a privy mark symbolizing industry and innovation. The edge of the coin includes “2024,” the mint mark (“P” or “D”), and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
The Missouri American Innovation $1 Coin celebrates the enduring legacy of George Washington Carver and his significant contributions to the fields of science and agriculture.