The United States Mint is set for its second release for the 2026 American Innovation dollars. Beginning at 12pm EST tomorrow, you can get the $1 coin honoring Wisconsin in 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags from Philadelphia and Denver.
Introduced in 2018 with an introductory coin, the multi-year series is in its ninth year and aims to honor innovation and innovators for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five United States territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands). The year 2026 will honor Iowa, Wisconsin, California, and Minnesota.
The Cray-1 supercomputer, which helped the government to predict the weather, control space flight, break codes, and map seismic hazards, is featured on the reverse of the design. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WISCONSIN, and CRAY-1 SUPERCOMPUTER is also inscribed. AIP design Paul Romano designed the reverse while Mint Medallic Artist John P. McGraw sculpted it.
A dramatic representation of the Statue of Liberty is seen on the obverse, remaining the constant design throughout the series. “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “$1” are inscribed per usual as the stylized gear privy mark representing industry and innovation has an added component special for the 2026-dated coins. In keeping with the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the Mint has also incorporated a Liberty Bell with the inscription 250 atop the gear. Mintage year, mint mark and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are incused on the edge of the coins depending on the strike.
The 25-coin rolls will be available for $61.00 from both Philadelphia and Denver. The 100-coin bags will retail at $154.50 from both mints.
Still to come this year are California and Minnesota.
Source: United States Mint