To mark 25 years since the Sacagawea dollar’s release, the United States Mint may issue a 24K gold coin in 2025 featuring its original design. The U.S. Mint presented the possibility today to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for feedback.
U.S. Mint design images for a potential 2025 Sacagawea 25th Anniversary 24K Gold Coin
The $1 coin, often called the Sacagawea “golden dollar” due to its composition that gives it a distinctive gold color, entered circulation in 2000 as part of an effort to establish a widely used dollar coin. That effort continued until 2002, when production was scaled back, and the coins were struck exclusively for collectors. In 2009, the Mint introduced its Native American $1 Coin Program, which features the same Sacagawea obverse design but annually changing reverse designs.
As proposed, the 2025 Sacagawea 25th Anniversary Gold Coin would be struck in a half-ounce of gold, with a diameter just 20 thousandths of an inch larger than the original dollar.
The obverse design features Sacagawea in a three-quarter profile with her infant son, Jean Baptiste, on her back. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2025.” As U.S. Mint gold coins are produced at its West Point facility, the anniversary dollar would carry a “W” mint mark.
The reverse depicts a soaring eagle encircled by 17 stars, representing the number of states in the Union during the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition. Its tail feathers match those of the coins released into circulation in 2000, rather than the more highly detailed diagonal tail feathers seen on the much scarcer promotional 2000 Sacagawea “Cheerios” dollars. Inscriptions read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”
The anniversary edition, as proposed, omits the half-ounce weight and .9999 fineness inscriptions. From a technical standpoint, these details could be added to the coin’s surface or edge. CCAC members expressed mixed opinions on whether to include them. Ultimately, the committee approved a motion recommending both designs as presented.
Other details, such as whether the coin will be issued in an uncirculated or proof finish, remain undecided or unannounced.
Wrapping up a four-year series of proof sets featuring coins honoring women’s contributions to U.S. history, the United States Mint releases its 2025 American Women Quarters Proof Set today at noon ET.
U.S. Mint product image of its 2025 American Women Quarters Proof Set. The quarters are held in a protective lens and accompanied by a Mint certificate of authenticity.
The clad set includes five San Francisco Mint-struck quarters, marking the final issues in the Mint’s American Women Quarters™ Program. Each coin is in proof finish, featuring frosted design elements and mirror-like backgrounds – achieved through multiple strikes on polished planchets using specially prepared dies.
Ida B. Wells – Investigative journalist, suffragist, and civil rights activist
Juliette Gordon Low – Founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Dr. Vera Rubin – Astronomer known for pioneering research on galaxy rotation
Stacey Park Milbern – Disability rights activist
Althea Gibson – Groundbreaking multi-sport athlete and the first Black player to break tennis’s color barrier
The individuals celebrated appear on the reverse (tails side) of their respective quarters, accompanied by inscriptions reading “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR,” along with additional inscriptions specific to each honoree.
Another U.S. Mint product image, this one displaying the set’s lens containing the five proof quarters
The obverse (heads side) of each quarter shares Laura Gardin Fraser’s portrait of George Washington, originally designed in 1932 to commemorate his 200th birthday. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2025.”
The American Women Quarters Program launched in 2022, with five releases issued each year as part of the series.
Price, Ordering and Limits
The 2025 American Women Quarters Proof Set is priced at $26.50. It is available directly from the U.S. Mint through its online store for quarter products.
All five coins are packaged in a single protective lens. The set has a product limit of 60,060, with a household order limit of five for the first 24 hours.
American Women Quarters are also included in other upcoming U.S. Mint products, such as rolls and bags of each quarter, other annual numismatic sets – including uncirculated sets, standard and silver proof sets – and holiday ornaments.
Another United States Mint series comes to a close with today’s noon ET release of the 2025 First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin – Right To Petition. Each is struck from 1 ounce of 99.95% fine platinum at the U.S. Mint’s West Point facility and carries a face value of $100.
2025-W Proof American Platinum Eagle – Obverse and Reverse
This coin is the final issue in a five-coin series that began in 2021. The series highlights the five freedoms enshrined in the First Amendment: religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. It draws inspiration from the Amendment’s full text:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
To symbolize these freedoms, the series features designs illustrating the life cycle of an oak tree, from seedling to mature oak, representing the foundational role of the First Amendment in shaping the nation.
The now-completed series includes:
Recent sales figures for the series show 9,884 of the 2021 coin sold, 9,941 of the 2022, 8,494 of the 2023, and 5,106 of the 2024 coin.
All five obverse (heads side) designs in the series were created by Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designer Donna Weaver and sculpted by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Joseph Menna.
The 2025 Right to Petition Platinum Proof Coin features a mature oak tree along with inscriptions reading “WITH THE RIGHT TO PETITION LIBERTY ENDURES,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2025.”
A common reverse (tails side) design appears on all five coins in the First Amendment series and was also used in the 2018-2020 Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Series. It depicts an eagle in flight clutching an olive branch, symbolizing peace. The design was created by AIP Designer Patricia Lucas-Morris and sculpted by Medallic Artist Don Everhart.
Reverse inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “$100,” “1 OZ.,” and “.9995 PLATINUM.” A “W” mintmark also appears, indicating production at the West Point Mint
Coin Specifications
Denomination:
$100
Finish:
Proof
Composition:
99.95% Platinum
Diameter:
1.287 inches (32.70 mm)
Weight:
1.0005 troy oz. (31.120 grams)
Edge:
Reeded
Mint and Mint Mark:
West Point – W
Previous Proof American Platinum Eagle Programs
Proof American Platinum Eagles first appeared in 1997 and have seen multiple theme and design changes, including:
Portrait of Liberty (1997)
Vistas of Liberty (1998 to 2002)
Foundations of Democracy (2006 to 2008)
Preamble to the Constitution (2009 to 2014)
Torches of Liberty (2015 and 2016)
a return to the Portrait of Liberty design in 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of the program
Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Series (2018 to 2020)
Scheduled to launch in 2026 as part of the nation’s Semiquincentennial, the United States Mint will introduce the Charters of Freedom Platinum Proof Coin Series, concluding in 2028.
Ordering, Price, Mintage and Limits
2025 First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin — Right to Petition is available for order directly from the U.S. Mint’s catalog of platinum coins.
Pricing, now at $1,545, follows the Mint’s precious metal product pricing structure and may be adjusted weekly based on market fluctuations. The coin has a mintage limit of 9,000, with an initial household order limit of three.
Whitman Brands™ proudly announces the return of A Guide Book of United States Coins, the world’s #1 best-selling price guide and numismatic reference, now enhanced in its completely-redesigned 79th edition.
Now available in more industry-standard 6×9” formats, including hardcover, perfect bound softcover, and spiral-bound, as well as large print spiral-bound, both in double-coil.
Since 1946, collectors worldwide have trusted this guide for its grade-by-grade coin values, historical insights, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. Wholesale shipments begin late March 2025.
The 2026 edition has been meticulously redesigned with the collector in mind. It features a larger 6″ x 9″ format, an intuitive layout, and over 32,500 market values in up to nine grades for more than 12,000 coins, tokens, medals, sets, and other collectibles. It also includes new market insights, updated research, and the latest mint data.
This year’s edition features a completely redesigned interior layout for easier use, market values for more than 12,000 listings using CPG® retail pricing, fun fact spotlights, updated research, the latest U.S. Mint data, and much more.
For the first time, pricing is based on Collector’s Price Guide (CPG®) retail pricing, and Greysheet Identification (GSIDSM) catalog numbers are integrated for seamless identification across Whitman’s family of products.
“I am truly honored to have been part of this year’s transformation, working closely with the extremely talented and professional staff at Whitman and the invaluable Red Book Advisory Panel of more than 70 numismatic industry leaders, experts, and supporters,” said Jeff Garrett, Editor and President of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries.
“Every change, from the book’s physical size to its presentation order, was carefully chosen and implemented with a single goal—to enhance the collector’s experience.”
Key Enhancements
A Guide Book of United States Coins, affectionately known as the Red Book for its distinctive red color, debuts an all-new cover design for 2026.
In terms of layout, collectors will notice several key improvements, with certain major sections now arranged by collector preference rather than strict technical definitions.
The Private and Territorial Gold chapter has been significantly expanded, now including BG (Breen-Gillio) attribution numbers. Previously covering about 100 listings in two-and-a-half pages, this section now spans more than five pages with approximately 580 total listings.
Commemoratives chapter has been reorganized to better align with market conventions. They are now grouped by denomination and listed by the familiar names collectors use. Classic commemoratives are arranged alphabetically, while modern commemoratives remain listed by date.
Circulation and Proof-strike value charts have been separated throughout the book, making it easier for collectors to assess market values. Type-coin value charts have been added for each coin type, where applicable, including qualities of surface (e.g., Deep Cameo, DMPL), strike (e.g., Full Bands for dimes, Full Bell Lines for half dollars), and color (Brown, Red Brown, and Red). Coins known in all three levels of the relevant quality may have as many as 27 price points, ranging from G-4 to MS-65RD.
New data organization consolidates coin type information at the beginning of each section, allowing readers to compare multiple types without flipping back and forth, improving readability and accessibility.
Additional enhancements include:
Fun-fact spotlights throughout the book.
A regular, fully illustrated case study in the “Grading U.S. Coins” section (this edition’s focus: Morgan Dollars).
A new “Collector’s Notebook” covering timely topics in numismatics (this edition’s subject: Misinformation in Numismatics).
With over 25 million copies sold, the Red Book remains one of the best-selling nonfiction books in American publishing history – an invaluable resource for collectors at all levels.
“Our commitment remains strong, not only to preserving its legacy but also to expanding its reach,” said John Feigenbaum, Publisher and President/CEO of Whitman Brands. “From the Red Book to Red Book Quarterly (formerly CPG Coin & Currency Market Review) to the Red Book Podcast (now in its sixth episode and quickly growing in popularity), we are building something truly special and enduring for the collecting community.”
In addition to the larger 6×9″ format, the 2026 Red Book will be available in four different print bindings: hardcover, perfect bound softcover, spiral-bound, and large print spiral-bound. Pre-order purchases can be made now at Whitman.com and Amazon; regular purchases can be made through Whitman’s Ebay Store, Walmart.com, bookstores, hobby shops, and other retailers nationwide beginning April 8, 2025.
Whitman Brands provides comprehensive resources for collectors, offering unparalleled coverage of collectibles, literature, cataloging, and pricing. Dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage of numismatics, Whitman enriches the lives of coin and paper-money enthusiasts across the globe.
As North America’s leader in coin and currency events, Whitman Expos further elevates the brand, hosting three premier shows annually in Baltimore and expanding the company’s national influence.
The U.S. Mint produced 633.56 million coins in January, with 172.8 million of them quarters
U.S. coin production reached a three-month high in January, according to newly released United States Mint manufacturing data. However, output remained below 1 billion coins for the 17th consecutive month, following an earlier streak of eight months above that threshold.
The U.S. Mint produced 633.56 million coins for circulating during the month – including cents, nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars – reflecting a 61.8% jump from December but a 16.2% decline from January 2024.
Here’s how January’s production compares to previous months over the past year:
January 2024 to January 2025 Circulating Coin Production
Month
Mintages
Rank
January 2025
633.56 M
4
December 2024
391.70 M
9
November 2024
602.90 M
5
October 2024
826.60 M
1
September 2024
486.00 M
6
August 2024
405.20 M
7
July 2024
235.20 M
12
June 2024
168.22 M
13
May 2024
396.08 M
8
April 2024
368.20 M
11
March 2024
332.70 M
10
February 2024
644.86 M
3
January 2024
755.98 M
2
The U.S. Mint’s primary mission is to manufacture coins in response to public demand. It manufactures, sells, and delivers circulating coins to Federal Reserve Banks and their coin terminals, ensuring commercial banks and other financial institutions have the necessary supply.
Despite costing the Mint 3.69 cents to produce and distribute each penny, the Federal Reserve consistently orders more of them than any other denomination. In January, the Mint struck 242.4 million Lincoln cents, accounting for 38.3% of all circulating-quality coins produced for the month.
The future of the penny, however, is increasingly uncertain. On Feb. 9, President Trump ordered an end to its production, calling the move a step toward reducing “wasteful” government spending.
“For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “This is so wasteful! I have instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies. Let’s rip the waste out of our great nations budget, even if it’s a penny at a time,” Trump wrote.
Month-Over-Month
In month-over-month comparisons for coins commonly used by Americans, January production saw:
9.4% fewer Lincoln cents,
280% more Jefferson nickels,
52.8% more Roosevelt dimes, and
870.8% more quarters.
Mintages of Native American Dollars and Kennedy Halves
The U.S. Mint also produces other coins in circulating quality, including half dollars and dollars. While Native American $1 coins are no longer ordered by the Federal Reserve, they continue to be minted in circulating quality for collectors. The same applied to Kennedy half dollars until recent years — specifically in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
In many years, the U.S. Mint strikes both denominations in January to meet the expected demand for the entire year. However, that has not been the case for Kennedy half dollars over the past four years, as the Federal Reserve unexpectedly ordered millions more for circulation — approximately 12 million in 2021, 7 million in 2022, 18 million in 2023, and 52 million in 2024.
It remains unclear whether any 2025 Kennedy half dollars will be produced for general circulation. So far, production figures show 3.6 million half dollars struck at the Denver Mint and 5.8 million at the Philadelphia Mint, for a total of 9.4 million coins. By comparison, 2024 production totaled 21.9 million from Denver and 15.7 million from Philadelphia, amounting to 37.6 million coins.
Mintage levels for 2025 Native American dollars are expected to remain unchanged, with 1.12 million struck at both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints for a combined 2.24 million coins – the same totals as in the previous two years.
The following table details 2025 circulating coin mintages by production facility, denomination, and design.
U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production in January 2025
Denver
Philadelphia
Total
Lincoln Cent
82,400,000
160,000,000
242,400,000
Jefferson Nickel
43,680,000
38,400,000
82,080,000
Roosevelt Dime
68,500,000
56,000,000
124,500,000
Quarters
84,200,000
88,600,000
172,800,000
Kennedy Half-Dollar
3,600,000
5,800,000
9,400,000
Native American $1 Coin
1,120,000
1,260,000
2,380,000
Total
283,500,000
350,060,000
633,560,000
In total January production, the Denver Mint struck 283.5 million coins, while the Philadelphia Mint produced 350.06 million, bringing the combined output to 633.56 million coins. As previously noted, this represents a 16.2% decline from the 755.98 million coins minted in January 2024.
Mint data also shows that 172.8 million quarters were struck in January, primarily consisting of Ida B. Wells quarters (168.4 million) and Juliette Gordon Low quarters (4.4 million), the 16th and 17th releases in the Mint’s 20-coin American Women Quarters™ series. Given their relatively low mintages, more of these same designs are likely to be produced later this year. The Mint began selling Ida B. Wells quarters in early February, with Juliette Gordon Low quarters set for release in March.
Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com), the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer, has been selected as the Official Auctioneer of the Great American Coin and Collectibles Shows (www.GACC.show) for the next five years starting with the next GACC event in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, September 23-27, 2025.
“Heritage will have lot viewing in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont prior to and during the show there, and the auction will be conducted live and online,” explained veteran professional numismatist and show planner Larry Shepherd, President of Shepherd Expos Management, the company that is organizing and operating the GACC event.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be chosen by Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest numismatic auction company, to be their host for the next five years. I greatly appreciate their trust and confidence in our shows by entering into this relationship,” said Shepherd.
“Heritage’s auctions traditionally have been a centerpiece of many of the large national coin expos, which allows the most serious of collectors to view and evaluate the extraordinary materials we offer at the world’s leading numismatic auctioneer,” said Todd Imhof, Executive Vice President at Heritage Auctions. “We look forward to helping GACC grow into one of the premier coin expos in the world.”
Specific information about submitting consignments for the September auction will be announced by Heritage in the coming weeks.
“The late September timing of the next GACC show presents an opportunity for guests to enjoy idyllic Chicago weather as well as world-class amenities in and around the well-known convention center. In addition to being no stranger to numismatic conventions, the venue boasts convenient proximity and transportation options to and from O’Hare International Airport and other Chicagoland destinations,” said Shepherd.
Additional information for dealers and collectors about the Great American Coin and Collectibles Show, visit www.GACC.show or contact Larry Shepherd by phone at 719-464-8801 or email at [email protected].
Proposed designs for the United States Mint’s 2026 American Innovation dollar for California have been unveiled, revealing it will feature Steve Jobs.
Recommended designs for the 2026 American Innovation $1 coin for California. One of these designs is likely to be chosen by the Secretary of the Treasury for the coin’s reverse.
Raised in Los Altos, California, Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized the technology industry with innovations in personal computing, smartphones, and digital media.
“Steve Jobs transformed society’s relationship with technology by integrating it into our daily lives through user-friendly, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing design,” the U.S. Mint’s design narrative states.
“Jobs’ relentless pursuit of his vision not only revolutionized personal computing but also laid the foundation for the digital age, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential innovators of the modern era,” the narrative concluded.
The U.S. Mint’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program celebrates innovation and pioneering achievements from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories. Launched in 2018, the program features annually released coins, with four unique reverse designs per year, each honoring a significant innovation or innovator.
Design Recommendations for California Innovation Dollar
Six candidate designs for the California Innovation dollar were presented to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on Feb. 18 and the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Feb. 20. Liaisons from the state and both advisory bodies provided their recommendations.
Stakeholders, represented by Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to Gov. Newsom and director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, favored 7C overall, with 07A as a secondary choice. Both designs depict a young Steve Jobs seated before Northern California’s oak-covered rolling hills.
The CCAC recommended 10A, highlighting his iconic speeches and ability to connect with audiences.
Meanwhile, the CFA did not strongly favor any single design but acknowledged that 01B offered a clearer link between Jobs and his innovations. Ultimately, however, they supported any selection made by the stakeholders or CCAC, recommending the use of a proportional font and ensuring the inscription “Make Something Wonderful” was included if not already present.
In the end, the Secretary of the Treasury will make the final design selection after considering recommendations from the advisory panels and stakeholders.
Design Images and Design Descriptions
The U.S. Mint’s line art images and design descriptions for all the candidate designs follow.
The six candidate designs for the 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin for California
CA-01B captures Steve Jobs in his characteristic speaking pose, evoking his famous product presentations and visionary speeches. It incorporates circuit patterns emerging from his hands and flowing around his figure, symbolizing his innovative spirit. Through his emphasis on design, usability, and consumer appeal, Jobs helped reshape how people interact with technology in their daily lives. As Jobs remarked about his purpose, “There’s lots of ways to be, as a person. And some people express their deep appreciation for their species in different ways. But one of the ways that I believe people express their appreciation to the rest of humanity is to make something wonderful and put it out there. And you never meet the people, you never shake their hands, you never hear their story or tell yours – but, somehow, in the act of making something with a great deal of care and love, something’s transmitted there.” The additional inscriptions are “STEVE JOBS” and “MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL.”
CA-04A depicts a tree with branches that blend with computer circuitry, symbolizing how Steve Jobs drew inspiration from California’s natural landscapes to shape his technological vision. The intertwining circuits and branches reflect the intuitive and organic user experience he would champion, reflecting the harmony he found in the natural world. A falling leaf draws attention to his name, representing how his influence continues to resonate even after his passing. The additional inscription is “STEVE JOBS.”
CA-05A displays Steve Jobs within a computer screen and a keyboard below, conveying Jobs’ early implementation of the personal computer for public use. His name appears on the screen in a font evoking early computers. The monitor contrasts with the textured surrounding to mimic light emanating from a computer screen. The additional inscription is “STEVE JOBS.”
CA-07A and CA-07C present a young Steve Jobs sitting in front of a quintessentially Northern California landscape of oak-covered rolling hills. Captured in a moment of reflection, his posture and expression reflect how this environment inspired his vision to transform complex technology into something as intuitive and organic to us as nature itself. CA-07A shows Jobs with his hands on his knees, while CA-07C renders his hands in front of his lap. The additional inscriptions are “STEVE JOBS” and “MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL.”
CA-10A features Steve Jobs speaking, recalling his legendary speeches and emphasizing his ability to connect with audiences. The minimalistic fonts honor his aesthetic vision and approach to design. The additional inscription is “STEVE JOBS.”
