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2018 (D) American Innovation Dollar - First Patent, Position B

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2018

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

American Innovation Dollars 2018 to Date

Designer

Justin Kunz/Donna Weaver

Composition

88.5% Copper, 6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese and 2% Nickel

Weight

8.1g

Diameter

26.49mm

Edge

Lettered

Value Estimates

$1 - $10

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$399 MS67 02-18-2019 eBay

Description

The 2018 (D) American Innovation Dollar - First Patent, Position B represents a Denver Mint issue from the American Innovation Dollars 2018 to Date series. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty with a geared background representing innovation and the reverse displays rotating designs honoring innovations and innovators from each state and territory. Introductory year featuring a single design depicting George Washington signing the first U.S. patent. This coin launched the program before the state-by-state rotation began in 2019. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $10 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese and 2% nickel, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.49 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #691731.