United States

2019

This commemorative dollar coin was issued by the United States Mint in 2019 as part of the American Innovation $1 Coin Program, honoring individuals whose discoveries and achievements shaped American history. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty holding a torch, symbolizing enlightenment and progress. The reverse is dedicated to George Washington Carver and depicts gears representing innovation, alongside his signature and the inscription “American Innovators.” Carver is recognized for his pioneering agricultural research and scientific contributions that advanced sustainable farming practices in the United States.