Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the 2018-P issue carries the “P” mint mark and was produced primarily for collectors.
Coin Highlights
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Country: United States
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Mint: Philadelphia (“P” Mint Mark)
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Year: 2018
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Denomination: $1
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Metal: Manganese-Brass Clad
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Composition: 88.5% Copper, 6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2% Nickel
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Weight: 8.1 grams
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Diameter: 26.49 mm
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Edge: Lettered (Year, Mint Mark, Motto, Privy Mark)
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Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
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Program: American Innovation $1 Coin Program
Design Details
Obverse:
Features the Statue of Liberty in profile, symbolizing opportunity and progress. Inscriptions include “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “$1.”
Reverse (Introductory Design):
Depicts a stylized signed gear, representing the collaborative spirit of American innovation. The inscription reads “AMERICAN INNOVATORS” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Edge Lettering:
Includes “2018,” “P,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and a special privy mark of a stylized gear.
Historical Significance
The American Innovation series was authorized to celebrate groundbreaking achievements and advancements from across the nation. The 2018 Introductory Dollar serves as the foundational piece of the program, preceding the state-by-state releases that began in 2019.
Unlike circulating Presidential Dollars, the Innovation Dollars were not released for general circulation in large quantities, increasing their appeal among modern U.S. collectors.
Collectibility
As the first coin of the American Innovation series, the 2018-P Introductory Dollar holds importance for type collectors and those assembling complete Innovation sets. Its role as the “year one” issue ensures ongoing demand, particularly in original mint packaging or high-grade certified examples.
For collectors of modern U.S. dollar coins, this piece represents the starting point of one of the Mint’s most historically themed programs.
