WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — A brand new $1 coin launched by the USA Mint celebrates Huntsville’s function within the Apollo area program.
U.S. Mint’s American Innovation $1 coin program is a multi-year collection to honor innovation and innovators by issuing $1 cash for every of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the 5 U. S. territories.
The coin recognizing Alabama depicts a Saturn V rocket taking off on the tail facet of the coin with a moon within the background.
The Saturn V was designed and constructed Underneath Aerospace Engineer Wernher von Braun on the George C. Marshall Area Flight Middle in Huntsville. 13 of the 363-foot tall rockets have been launched by NASA between 1967 and 1973.
“Alabama is a state of innovators, and the Saturn V rocket completely exemplifies that,” Alabama Governor Kay Ivey stated. “It was Alabamians who helped put man on the moon, and in the present day, we stay dedicated to making sure our nation just isn’t solely on the forefront of area exploration, however innovation in all areas. We’re proud to now see the Saturn V rocket displayed on this coin and are honored to have Alabama and her folks represented on this particular, commemorative manner.”
As a part of this system, the U.S. Mint stated 4 cash are being launched annually from 2019 to 2032 within the order that the states ratified the structure. Alabama’s coin was the second to be launched in 2024, and it was made obtainable for buy on April 8.
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The top of all American Innovation program cash options the Statue of Liberty and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” On the sting of the coin, the yr of minting or issuance, the mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” might be displayed.
The cash can be found for buy in a 25-coin roll for $34.50 or a 100-coin bag for $117.50.
You’ll find extra details about Alabama’s coin right here, and extra details about the ‘American Innovation’ program on the U.S. Mint’s web site.
