1 Dollar - Iowa - American Innovation $1 Coin Program (2026)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Weight (g) | 8.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26.49 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Manganese-Brass |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Phebe Hemphill
Lettering:
$1
IN GOD
WE TRUST
PH
JK
Description:
The obverse design 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.
$1
IN GOD
WE TRUST
PH
JK
Description:
The obverse design 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.
Reverse
Engraved by Eric David Custer
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FATHER OF THE GREEN REVOLUTION
NORMAN
BORLAUG
DE EC
IOWA
Description:
This design depicts Dr. Norman Borlaug holding a sheaf of wheat and wheat stalks, highlighting his pioneering work developing resilient crops capable of feeding a growing global population. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “IOWA.” Additional inscriptions are “NORMAN BORLAUG” and “FATHER OF THE GREEN REVOLUTION.”
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FATHER OF THE GREEN REVOLUTION
NORMAN
BORLAUG
DE EC
IOWA
Description:
This design depicts Dr. Norman Borlaug holding a sheaf of wheat and wheat stalks, highlighting his pioneering work developing resilient crops capable of feeding a growing global population. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “IOWA.” Additional inscriptions are “NORMAN BORLAUG” and “FATHER OF THE GREEN REVOLUTION.”
Edge
Lettering:
2026 P ★★★ E PLURIBUS UNUM ★★★★★★★★★★
Description:
The year of minting (2026), the mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are incused on the edge of the coin.
2026 P ★★★ E PLURIBUS UNUM ★★★★★★★★★★
Description:
The year of minting (2026), the mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are incused on the edge of the coin.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 D | United States Mint of Denver | Unknown | |
| 2026 P | United States Mint of Philadelphia | Unknown | |
| 2026 S | United States Mint of San Francisco, Proof | Unknown | |
| 2026 S | United States Mint of San Francisco, Reverse Proof | Unknown |