American Innovation $1 Coin 2024 Rolls and Bags - Illinois
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American Innovation $1 Coin 2024 Rolls and Bags – Illinois

$100.00

John Lane, an Illinois farmer and blacksmith, transformed agriculture by inventing the first steel plow from a sawmill blade. In the 19th century, as America expanded westward, traditional wooden plows struggled with the tough, compacted soils of the Midwest. Lane’s steel plow efficiently tackled the challenging midwestern sod, paving the way for the region that would come to be known as “America’s Breadbasket.” Remarkably, despite the success and popularity of his invention, Lane never patented the steel plow. Instead, he continued to craft them by hand for fellow farmers. This decision allowed blacksmiths across the nation to create their own versions of the steel plow, forever changing the lives of American farmers and the agricultural landscape of the country.

 

Item Number: MASTER_INNOVATIONIL
Mintage Limit: None
Product Limit: 24GRA: 8,400 / 24GRE: 7,350 / 24GBA: 3,150 / 24GBE: 2,950
Household Order Limit: None

 

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The United States Mint American Innovation $100 Coin Program is a multi-year initiative that celebrates innovation and innovators through $1 coins representing each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The Illinois coin, marking the first release of 2024, showcases the legacy of innovation in the state.

The reverse (tails) design of the Illinois American Innovation $1 Coin features a large steel plow blade attached to a right-handed beam and braces, set against a backdrop of Big Bluestem prairie grass and soil. Inscriptions on this side include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “STEEL PLOW,” and “ILLINOIS.”

On the obverse (heads) side, the coin features a striking profile of the Statue of Liberty, accompanied by the inscriptions “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “$1.” A stylized gear privy mark symbolizes industry and innovation.

Additionally, the edge of the coins is incused with the year of minting, the mint mark, and the phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” Coins in rolls and bags were minted at both the Philadelphia and Denver Mints.

                                                                                                       Specifications

Coin Specifications
Denomination: $100 Coin
Composition: 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel, balance copper
Weight: 8.100 grams
Diameter: 1.043 inches (26.49 mm)
Edge: Lettered
Mint and Mint Mark: Philadelphia-P and Denver-D
Privy Mark: Stylized gear

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