2025 (D) American Innovation Dollar - Arkansas, Position B

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The 2025 (D) American Innovation Dollar - Arkansas, Position B was struck at the Denver Mint as a dollar in the American Innovation Dollars 2018 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 405,000 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 Raye Montague, the pioneering African American naval engineer who created the first computer-generated design of a naval ship, transforming the shipbuilding process. Hawaii (surfing — Duke Kahanamoku), Idaho (television — Philo Farnsworth), Missouri (the ice cream cone — 1904 World's Fair), and Arkansas (Walmart and modern retail innovation — Sam Walton). 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 - 2% nickel, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge.