Monumental Tribute: American Innovation $1 Coin Unveils Alabama's Spacefaring Soul

The United States Mint will begin selling rolls and bags of the 2024 American Innovation $1 Coin honoring the State of Alabama on April 8th at noon EDT. The coin's reverse design features the iconic Saturn V rocket, a symbol of Alabama's contributions to space exploration.

Monumental Tribute to Alabama's Spacefaring Spirit: American Innovation $1 Coin Unveiled

Washington, DC, April 1, 2024 - The United States Mint proudly announces the release of the second American Innovation $1 Coin of 2024, honoring the pioneering spirit and technological prowess of the great State of Alabama. This meticulously crafted coin captures the grandeur and achievement of the Saturn V rocket, a testament to American engineering brilliance and the boundless aspirations of humankind.

Honoring Alabama's Role in Space Exploration

The reverse (tails) design of the American Innovation $1 Coin for Alabama depicts the iconic Saturn V rocket in all its glory, soaring upwards with the Moon in the distance. This monumental symbol of spacefaring ambition serves as a fitting tribute to the skilled workforce and innovative minds at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, who played a pivotal role in the Apollo program and the historic journey to the Moon.

A State of Innovators

"Alabama is a state of innovators, and the Saturn V rocket perfectly exemplifies that," said Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. "It was Alabamians who helped put man on the moon, and today, we remain committed to ensuring our country is not only on the forefront of space exploration, but innovation in all areas."

A Memento of Engineering Excellence

"I am pleased to announce the release of the American Innovation $1 Coin for the State of Alabama," said the Honorable Ventris C. Gibson, Director of the Mint. "The Saturn V rocket, designed and built in Huntsville, was initially developed to support the Apollo program for human exploration of the Moon. We are honored to celebrate this major achievement with this coin."

Product Details and Availability

The American Innovation $1 Coin for Alabama will be available for purchase in the following packaging options:

• 25-Coin Roll – $34.50
• 100-Coin Bag – $117.50

Sales will commence on April 8, 2024, at noon EDT, exclusively through the United States Mint's website. To ensure fair and equal access to all, orders will be limited to 10 items of each product per household for the first 24 hours of sale.

A Celebration of American Ingenuity

The American Innovation® $1 Coin Program, introduced in 2018, is a multi-year series that celebrates the groundbreaking achievements and pioneering spirit of individuals and groups from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories. Each year, the reverse designs of these coins pay homage to America's ingenuity and inspire future generations to embrace innovation.

Technical Specifications

The Alabama American Innovation $1 Coin is clad in a composition of 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, and 2% nickel. It has a diameter of 26.5 millimeters and a weight of 8.1 grams. The edge of the coin is incused with the year of issue, "2024," the mint mark, and the national motto, "E PLURIBUS UNUM."

About the United States Mint

The United States Mint, established in 1792, is the sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage for the United States. Its mission is to produce and distribute circulating coinage for the Nation's commerce and trade, as well as produce and sell numismatic products that recognize significant historical events and American heritage. The Mint operates facilities in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, and its headquarters are located in Washington, DC.

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