WASHINGTON, D.C.-Sales opened recently for United States Mint product options featuring the 2018 Native American $1 Coin.
Since 2009, this $1 coin has displayed an annually changing reverse design that recognizes the important contributions made by Indian tribes and individual Native Americans to the history and development of the United States. This year's coin recognizes the accomplishments of Olympian and multi-talented athlete, Jim Thorpe. The reverse (tails) design depicts Thorpe, with the foreground elements highlighting his football and Olympic achievements. Inscriptions are "Jim Thorpe," "Wa-Tho-Huk" (his native name), "United States of America," and "$1."
The obverse (heads side) design retains the central figure "Sacagawea" carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste. The inscriptions are "Liberty" and "In God We Trust."
Orders will be accepted at catalog.usmint.gov and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
About the United States Mint
The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.
