Design and Specifications of the American Innovation Dollar

The American Innovation Dollar series was authorized by the American Innovation $1 Coin Act of 2018. It celebrates significant innovations or innovators from each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The series aims to honor American ingenuity and promote awareness of important contributions to society.
Weight 8.1 grams
Diameter 26.49 mm
Mint Marks P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco)
Composition 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
Obverse Design Statue of Liberty, designed by Justin Kunz
Reverse Design Varies by state or territory, designed by various artists
Years of Minting 2018-2032

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of American Innovation Dollars significantly impacts their value, with uncirculated and proof coins commanding higher prices. Special finishes, such as reverse proofs, are typically more valuable. Errors, like missing edge lettering, can greatly increase a coin’s rarity and value. As a modern series, most coins are readily available, but some lower mintage issues may become more sought after over time.
2019-S Reverse Proof 74,960 minted; considered scarce due to low mintage
2021-P New Hampshire Error Unknown quantity; some coins minted without edge lettering
2020-S Reverse Proof Connecticut 45,000 minted; one of the lowest mintages in the series

Explore American Innovation Dollar Values by Year

2018 2019

Most Valuable American Innovation Dollar

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
2018-S Dollar American Innovation Rev PR Washington-Signed 1st Patent (Proof) – $7.00 – $42.00
2018-P Dollar American Innovation Series Washington-Signed 1st Patent Position A (Regular Strike) – $6.00 – $60.00
2018-P Dollar American Innovation Series Washington-Signed 1st Patent Position B (Regular Strike) – $6.00 – $22.00
2018-D Dollar American Innovation Series Washington-Signed 1st Patent Position A (Regular Strike) – $6.00 – $65.00
2018-D Dollar American Innovation Series Washington-Signed 1st Patent Position B (Regular Strike) – $6.00 – $100.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars. Pos. A (Regular Strike) – $8.00 – $24.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden Pos. A (Regular Strike) – $8.00 – $20.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden Pos. B (Regular Strike) – $8.00 – $15.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb Pos. A (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $15.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb Pos. B (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $14.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953 Pos. A (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $50.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars. Pos. A (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $14.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars. Pos. B (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $135.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden Pos. A (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $50.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden Pos. B (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $50.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb Pos. A (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $25.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb Pos. B (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $14.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953 Pos. A (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $75.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953 Pos. B (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $14.00
2018-S Dollar American Innovation Series Washington-Signed 1st Patent, DCAM (Proof) – $7.00 – $35.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation GA Rev PR Trustees' Garden (Proof) – $8.00 – $50.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation DE Rev PR Cannon, Classifying the Stars (Proof) – $8.00 – $37.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation PA Rev PR Polio Vaccine 1953 (Proof) – $8.00 – $42.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation NJ Rev PR Edison Light Bulb (Proof) – $8.00 – $42.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars, DCAM (Proof) – $7.00 – $50.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953, DCAM (Proof) – $7.00 – $60.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb, DCAM (Proof) – $7.00 – $52.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden, DCAM (Proof) – $7.00 – $46.00
2018-S Dollar American Innovation Series Washington-Signed 1st Patent FS Flag Picture Frame, DCAM (Proof) – $22.00 – $38.00
2018-P Dollar American Innovation Series Position A – Washington-Signed 1st Patent FS (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $25.00
2018-D Dollar American Innovation Series Position A – Washington-Signed 1st Patent FS (Regular Strike) – $8.00 – $125.00
2018-P Dollar American Innovation Series Position B – Washington-Signed 1st Patent FS (Regular Strike) – $6.00 – $25.00
2018-D Dollar American Innovation Series Position B – Washington-Signed 1st Patent FS (Regular Strike) – $8.00 – $125.00
2018-S Dollar American Innovation Rev PR Washington-Signed 1st Patent First Strike (Proof) – $38.00 – $45.00
2018-S Dollar American Innovation Rev PR Washington-Signed 1st Patent First Day of Issue (Proof) – $34.00 – $55.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon Cannon Classifying the Stars First Strike, DCAM (Proof) – $8.00 – $125.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars-Pos A First Strike (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $175.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars- Pos B First Strike (Regular Strike) – $6.00 – $40.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars. Pos. B FDI (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $15.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars-Pos A First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $140.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation DE Cannon-Classifying the Stars- Pos B First Strike (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $40.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953 Pos. A First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $125.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953 Pos. B First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $36.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953 Pos. A First Strike (Regular Strike) – $6.00 – $22.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953 Pos. B First Strike (Regular Strike) – $6.00 – $26.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb Pos. A First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $55.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb Pos. B First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $75.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb Pos. A First Strike (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $45.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb Pos. B First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $24.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden Pos. A First Strike (Regular Strike) – $10.00 – $275.00
2019-P Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden Pos. B First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $40.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden Pos. A First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $26.00
2019-D Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden Pos. B First Strike (Regular Strike) – $7.00 – $26.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation PA Polio Vaccine 1953 First Strike, DCAM (Proof) – $7.00 – $200.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation NJ Edison Light Bulb First Strike, DCAM (Proof) – $8.00 – $125.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden First Day of Issue, DCAM (Proof) – $12.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation GA Trustees' Garden First Strike, DCAM (Proof) – $10.00 – $90.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation DE Rev PR Cannon, Classifying the Stars First Strike (Proof) – $18.00 – $67.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation DE Rev PR Cannon, Classifying the Stars First Day of Issue (Proof) – $12.00 – $75.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation NJ Rev PR Edison Light Bulb First Strike (Proof) – $45.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation NJ Rev PR Edison Light Bulb First Day of Issue (Proof) – $75.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation GA Rev PR Trustees' Garden First Strike (Proof) – $18.00 – $60.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation GA Rev PR Trustees' Garden First Day of Issue (Proof) – $20.00 – $65.00
2019-S Dollar American Innovation PA Rev PR Polio Vaccine 1953 First Strike (Proof) – $7.00 – $52.00

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