Jim Thorpe (2018)

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Drescription: The 2018 Native American $1 Coin features a reverse design honoring athlete Jim Thorpe, highlighting his football and Olympic achievements. Designed by United States Mint sculptor-engraver Michael Gaudioso, it includes the inscriptions "JIM THORPE," "WA-THO-HUK" (his Native American name), and "$1". The obverse features the standard Sacagawea portrait, and it was minted in Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S).

Key Details for the 2018 Jim Thorpe Dollar:

Reverse Design: Depicts Jim Thorpe in the foreground, with elements representing his accomplishments in football and the Olympics.

Inscriptions: "JIM THORPE," "WA-THO-HUK" (translated as "Bright Path," his Sac and Fox tribe name), "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and "$1".

Obverse Design: Retains the classic portrait of Sacagawea and her infant son, Jean Baptiste, designed by Glenna Goodacre.

Edge: Features incused lettering with the year, mint mark, and "E PLURIBUS UNUM".

Mint Locations: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S).

Significance: Part of the Native American $1 Coin Act program recognizing contributions of Native Americans.