2025 (S) Proof American Innovation Dollar - Arkansas

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The 2025 (S) Proof American Innovation Dollar - Arkansas 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 61,607 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 24 mint variants, representing only less than 1% 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). 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 - 2% nickel, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge.