Celebrate the spirit of American ingenuity with the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set™, a stunning collection honoring four groundbreaking achievements from Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi. Struck in brilliant proof quality by the U.S. Mint, each coin features sharp relief, frosted details, and a mirror-like background that make these designs truly shine in any collection.
This 2023 set includes four proof coins, all sharing a common obverse featuring the Statue of Liberty in profile with inscriptions “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “$1,” along with a gear-shaped privy mark symbolizing innovation. The reverse designs spotlight some of the nation’s most remarkable contributions:
Ohio – The Underground Railroad
Two hands clasped together symbolize the strength and courage behind the Underground Railroad, with a broken chain representing the hope of freedom.
Louisiana – The Higgins Boat
A detailed rendering of the famous WWII landing craft, whose innovative ramp design changed the course of the Normandy invasion.
Indiana – Automotive Innovation
A timeline of vehicles highlights Indiana’s lasting impact on America’s automobile industry, from early gas-powered cars to modern race cars.
Mississippi – First Human Lung Transplant
A design featuring surgical imagery honors the pioneering 1963 procedure that paved the way for modern lung transplantation.
Limited annual release from the American Innovation $1 Coin Program
Proof quality coins with a special cameo effect
Celebrates America’s history of discovery, technology, and resilience
Perfect for coin collectors, history enthusiasts, or as a meaningful gift
Add the 2023 American Innovation Dollar Proof Set to your collection today and own a piece of the ingenuity that has shaped America’s story.