2023 (D) American Innovation Dollar - Mississippi, Position B

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Produced at the Denver Mint, the 2023 (D) American Innovation Dollar - Mississippi, Position B is part of the American Innovation Dollars 2018 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 383,600 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 16 mint variants, representing only 5% of total 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 first human lung transplant performed by Dr. James D. Hardy and his team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on June 11, 1963. Ohio (the James Webb Space Telescope), Indiana (auto racing — Indianapolis Motor Speedway), Mississippi (the first human lung transplant — Dr. James Hardy), and Illinois (the steel plow — John Deere). Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $6 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 #916320.