2018-S American Innovation $1 - First Signed Patent First Day of Issue

The 2018-S American Innovation Dollar graded NGC PF70 (Proof 70) is the introductory coin for the U.S. Mint's 15-year American Innovation $1 Coin Program. This specific "S" mint-mark coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint and features a flawless proof finish.

Coin Highlights:

Perfect Grade Proof Reverse PF 70-No Flaws

• Composed of outer layers of .770 copper, .120 zinc, .070 manganese and .040 nickel bonded to an inner core of pure copper.
• Obverse: Features the Statue of Liberty in profile with the inscriptions “IN GOD WE TRUST” and "$1".
• Reverse: George Washington’s signature and the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “AMERICAN INNOVATORS.” The stylized gears represent industry and innovation.
• Edge: Incused inscriptions; “2018,” “S” mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”.
• Sovereign coin backed by the U.S. government.