New Jersey Innovation Proof Coin

The United States Mint started accepting orders for the American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof Coin honoring New Jersey on January 7, 2020.

 

The New Jersey $1 Coin recognizes the development of a light bulb with a filament that could last 1,200 hours. The reverse (tails) design depicts an Edison bulb against an ornate background with the inscriptions “United States Of America” and “New Jersey.” The obverse (heads) features a dramatic representation of the Statue of Liberty in profile with the inscriptions “In God We Trust” and “$1.”

 

The obverse also includes a privy mark of a stylized gear, representing industry and innovation. “2019,” the mint mark, and the inscription “E Pluribus Unum” are incused on the edge of the coin. An informational four-panel envelope houses the coin. The Certificate of Authenticity is embedded in the packaging.

 

The New Jersey American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof Coin (product code 19GG) is priced at $11.50. Orders will be accepted at catalog.usmint.gov/ and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.

 

Production of this coin is limited to 75,000 units. Orders are limited to five units per household for the first 24 hours of sales. After 24 hours, the household order limit will be rescinded.

 

The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series featuring distinctive reverse designs that pay homage to America’s ingenuity and celebrate the pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.

 

  • New Jersey Innovation Proof Coin