2021 (S) Proof American Innovation Dollar - North Carolina

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The 2021 (S) Proof American Innovation Dollar - North Carolina is a proof dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the American Innovation Dollars 2018 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 92,075 examples, making this ranked 0th of 16 mint variants by mintage, with 1% of production. 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. This coin honors the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which opened in 1795 as the nation's first public institution of higher learning. New Hampshire (the first home video game system — Ralph Baer), Virginia (the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel), New York (the Erie Canal), and North Carolina (the first public university — University of North Carolina). As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value is approximately $10. 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 #889766.