The obverse (tails) design of American Innovation $1 Coins features 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. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY,” and “TENNESSEE.” The Tennessee $1 Coin design depicts a Tennessee farm with newly installed power lines lining the road. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “BLUEGRASS,” and “KENTUCKY.”ĭesigner: Matt Swaim, Artistic Infusion Program This design features a banjo, an important bluegrass instrument, tilted to one side, alluding to the rhythm and movement of the music. The Kentucky $1 Coin pays homage to the home of bluegrass music. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “VERMONT.”ĭesigner: Christina Hess, Artistic Infusion Program The aim of the design is to capture a sense of the energy and exuberance of snowboarding through movement implied by diagonal lines and curved shapes. The Vermont $1 Coin features a young snowboarder in the air performing a trick called a “melon grab,” set against a mountainous winter skyline inspired by the landscape of Vermont. Sculptor: Craig Campbell, Medallic Artist Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “RHODE ISLAND.”ĭesigner: Justin Kunz, Artistic Infusion Program The design is bordered by a rope evoking the nautical scene.
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The Rhode Island $1 Coin design depicts Nathanael Herreshoff’s famous Reliance yacht at full speed in the waters surrounding Rhode Island. Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill, Medallic Artist “As we celebrate the innovations of the past, we look forward to those yet to come.”ĭesigner: Dennis Friel, Artistic Infusion Program “The very nature of this program provides us an opportunity to learn about the many contributions Americans have made that have propelled this country forward,” he said.
Ryder believes that the symbols of innovation chosen by the states and territories will have unifying and educational value. Mint for highlighting the efforts of Tennessee trailblazers and look forward to the coin’s release.” “The Tennessee Valley Authority’s innovation has sparked growth and economic development across our rural communities,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. As a state born of the pioneer spirit, we are proud to see our commonwealth celebrated and represented in this exciting program from the U.S. Kentuckians long have been leaders and innovators across a wide spectrum of arts, thought, and commerce. “The American Innovation $1 Coin Program honors the trailblazers and accomplishments that continue to keep our great nation at the vanguard in industry and culture. Arising in the 1940s from Appalachia on the fleet fingers and high, lonesome harmonies of icons like Bill Monroe and many others, bluegrass has come to represent the soul of our commonwealth,” Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said. “Bluegrass music is renowned worldwide as a deeply American-and thoroughly Kentuckian-art form. “In many ways, Vermont is the birthplace of modern snowboarding, and this coin represents Vermont’s contributions to the sport, from physical innovations in boards and bindings to the creativity and athleticism showcased by Vermonters-and others who train in the Green Mountains-in competition on the world stage.” “I am proud to have snowboarding representing Vermont in the Innovation $1 program,” said Vermont Governor Phil Scott.
“I’m proud that Rhode Island’s $1 coin pays tribute to our state’s manufacturing roots and sailing heritage.” “From the birthplace of the industrial revolution to the first working offshore wind farm in America-innovation thrives in the Ocean State,” said Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee. The 2022 designs honor innovations and/or innovators from Rhode Island, Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Secretary of the Treasury selects the final design for each coin. Once the Secretary of the Treasury approves the design concepts, the designs are developed and reviewed.
The Mint works with the Governor’s offices of each state, along with subject matter experts, to determine design concepts emblematic of innovation significant and meaningful to their jurisdiction and/or its role in the nation.
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This multi-year series that started in 2018 honors innovation and innovators by issuing $1 coins for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Program.
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