US Mint Unveils Special Coin Designs Honoring Harriet Tubman & Her Legacy

The United States Mint, in collaboration with the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, recently unveiled the designs for the 2024 Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Program.

The collection will feature a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half-dollar clad coin, all commemorating the bicentennial of the famed activist’s birth.

The obverse of the $5 gold coin displays a confident portrait of Tubman, while the reverse depicts clasped hands symbolizing the aid she offered throughout her life.

Secondly, the $1 silver coin obverse challenges viewers to seize the opportunity for freedom, and the reverse showcases silhouettes crossing a bridge with the North Star formed in the word “OF.”

In addition, the half-dollar-clad coin features Tubman in her leadership role during the Civil War, and the reverse depicts her with a spyglass, symbolizing her work as a scout and spy for the Union Army. These designs aim to pay homage to Tubman’s legacy and significant contributions to American history.

“The Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Program will celebrate the life and legacy of an extraordinary woman,” said United States Mint Director Ventris C Gibson.

“We hope this program will assist both the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc in accomplishing and advancing their missions.”

The sale date for products in the 2024 Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Program will be published on Mint’s 2024 Product Schedule. Once available, orders can be placed at catalog.usmint.gov.

[via Coin World and Coin Week, images via various sources]

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