2025 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set - San Francisco (S)

The American Innovation® $1 Coin Proof Set commemorates significant advancements and distinguished innovators from each of the 50 states. These proof coins feature meticulously designed images, offering both collectors and enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire high-quality numismatic pieces.

The 2025 set includes four coins representing Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, and Texas, encapsulated in a clear plastic lens and presented within a specially designed package. Each coin highlights notable contributions from its respective state:

·         Arkansas: Honors Raye Montague, an engineer recognized for developing the first computer-generated design of a U.S. naval vessel.

·         Michigan: Features a depiction of a 1930s automobile assembly line, acknowledging the state's pivotal role in revolutionizing automotive manufacturing. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “MICHIGAN,” and “AUTO ASSEMBLY LINE.”

·         Florida: Showcases a NASA space shuttle launch from Kennedy Space Center, with stars and smoke from the boosters framing the scene. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “FLORIDA.”

·         Texas: Illustrates an astronaut performing a spacewalk outside the International Space Station, symbolizing the Mission Control Center's ongoing support. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TEXAS.”

                This multi-year series, initiated by the United States Mint, recognizes the country’s history of entrepreneurship and technical progress. The 2025 proof set exemplifies the nation’s enduring commitment to innovation and is intended to appeal to collectors and those wishing to commemorate American ingenuity.

Denomination:             $1

Finish: Proof

Composition: 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel, balance copper

Weight:              8.100 grams

Diameter:         1.043 inches (26.49 mm)

Edge:   Lettered

Mint:    San Francisco

Mint Mark:       S