The U.S. Mint on Thursday began accepting pre-orders for its first commemorative coin program honoring abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
of The 2024 collection includes: A $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a $5 silver coin.
The Mint's website listed an additional fee of “$35 for each gold $5 coin, $10 for each silver $1 coin, and $5 for each clad half dollar.” Current order prices for commemorative coins range from $47 for an uncirculated half dollar coin to $718 for a proof $5 coin.
The coins depict various moments from Tubman's life.
Tubman is being honored with a silver dollar for her work as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, a network of secret hideouts along the route of enslaved Americans fleeing to freedom. Tubman was born into slavery before escaping, but returned many times to help free other enslaved people.
The $5 coin features a close-up image of an older Tubman, and the reverse includes several Tubman-related phrases: equality, social justice, community, family, freedom, faith, and self-determination. .
For half a dollar, she is given the honor of being a spy and a nurse.
“Every coin produced by the U.S. Mint helps tell a story that teaches us about America's history and connects us with special memories,” said Mint Director Ventris Gibson. press release.
“Harriet Tubman coins celebrate the life and accomplishments of a remarkable woman. We hope this program commemorates her bicentennial and inspires others to learn more about this remarkable woman.” continued Gibson.
of program has been commissioned This was established by the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Coin Act, which President Biden signed into law in 2022. The bill comes amid stalled efforts to replace former President Jackson's face with Tubman's on the $20 bill.
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