2024 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set (OGP/COA)

The 2024 coins celebrate and honor significant innovations from Illinois, Alabama, Maine, and Missouri. All four coins are included in the 2024 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set.

These stunning reverse proof coins are struck in 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel, and the balance copper. United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designers and United States Mint Medallic Artists created and sculpted the four designs for 2024.   

Illinois – This design features a large steel plow blade affixed to a right-handed beam and braces. Behind the plow is a stand of Big Bluestem prairie grass and a field of soil below.  Included inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “STEEL PLOW,” and “ILLINOIS.” AIP Designer Beth Zaiken created the design, which was sculpted by Medallic Artist Renata Gordon.

Alabama – This design depicts the power and force of the Saturn V rocket lifting off with the Moon in the background. Included inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “SATURN V,” and “ALABAMA.” Mint Medallic Artist Craig A. Campbell designed and sculpted the image.

Maine – This design presents a profile of Dr. Bernard Lown with his direct current defibrillator in operation below. The design includes the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “BERNARD LOWN, M.D.,” “DIRECT CURRENT DEFIBRILLATOR,” and “MAINE.” Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill designed and sculpted the image.

Missouri – This design presents a depiction of George Washington Carver gently smiling while examining a sample of his work in his laboratory. The leaves, blossoms, and fruits of a peanut plant weave between scientific equipment. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “MISSOURI,” and “GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER.” Mint Medallic Artist Eric David Custer designed and sculpted the image. 

The obverse (heads) of all American Innovation $1 coins depicts a dramatic representation of the Statue of Liberty in profile with the inscriptions “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “$1.” The design also includes a privy mark of a stylized gear, representing industry and innovation which changes with every year of the program. The inscriptions “2024,” the mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are incused on the edge of the coin. AIP DesignerJustin Kunz created the design, which was sculpted by Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill. All coins in the set were struck at the Mint’s San Francisco facility. A certificate of authenticity is included in every set.